Understanding how the gut microbiome shapes maternal and neonatal immunity.
The Zeng Laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine investigates how the gut microbiome influences immune development during pregnancy and early life. We study the interactions between maternal and neonatal immunity to uncover mechanisms that protect against inflammatory disease and identify new therapeutic strategies for mothers and infants.
OUR RESEARCH
Maternal Immunity
We investigate how maternal immune adaption during pregnancy promotes tolerance and protects against inflammatory disease.
Gut Microbiome
We define how early-life microbial communities shape immune development and long-term health outcomes.
Translational Therapeutics
We develop microbiome and immune-based strategies to prevent and treat inflammatory diseases in mothers and infants.
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Melody Y. Zeng, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Zeng is an assistant professor of immunology in pediatrics and a member of the Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children’s Research at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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