Five innovative immunology research projects have been selected for funding through the Cornell Center for Immunology's 2026 Multidisciplinary Seed Grants.Complex health challenges require expertise from multiple scientific fields — including biology, chemistry, engineering, and computational sciences. Breakthrough discoveries in immunology increasingly emerge when researchers combine their diverse expertise to tackle multifaceted problems.The center supports these early-stage collaborations across research disciplines to foster discoveries that can advance public health and transform medical treatments."These awards reflect our dedication to fostering collaborative teams as they address intricate immunological challenges and pioneer innovative technologies that will accelerate scientific discovery," said Deborah Fowell, director of the Center for Immunology and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine.This year's funding totals $200,000, supporting five projects that demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary research in advancing our understanding of immunity and disease.2026 Grant Recipients:APC-targeted GM3-LNP mRNA vaccination for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
Immunology center announces 2026 multidisciplinary seed grant recipients | Cornell Chronicle
Five innovative immunology research projects have been selected for funding through the Cornell Center for Immunology's 2026 Multidisciplinary Seed Grants.Complex health challenges require expertise from multiple scientific fields — including biology, chemistry, engineering, and computational sciences. Breakthrough discoveries in immunology increasingly emerge when researchers combine their diverse expertise to tackle multifaceted problems.The center supports these early-stage collaborations across research disciplines to foster discoveries that can advance public health and transform medical treatments."These awards reflect our dedication to fostering collaborative teams as they address intricate immunological challenges and pioneer innovative technologies that will accelerate scientific discovery," said Deborah Fowell, director of the Center for Immunology and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine.This year's funding totals $200,000, supporting five projects that demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary research in advancing our understanding of immunity and disease.2026 Grant Recipients:APC-targeted GM3-LNP mRNA vaccination for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
