Posts by Ryan W. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Efficient Early Immune Control of COVID-19 Predicts Favorable Long-term Adaptive Immunity
In blood samples from patients who recovered from the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found some CD4+ T cell subsets were more common with milder disease. This response persisted for several months, potentially giving the immune system an advantage for subsequent exposure.
Biography
Ryan W. Nelson, MD, PhD, is a researcher in the Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
The Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital provides leading-edge treatment and transformative care to patients with rheumatic disease and autoimmune conditions.