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Mission

The mission of the Immunity and Disease Prevention Research Unit is to evaluate dietary interventions to optimize immune health, with a particular emphasis on effects mediated by the intestinal microbiome. Research focuses on how diet can improve protective immunity, such as response to vaccination, as well as minimize diet-associated inflammation that may lead to chronic disease. The roles of dietary patterns, foods, and dietary components (such as fiber, fermented foods and phytochemicals) are examined using observational and intervention studies in adults, as well as studies in cell culture and animal models.
The Immunity and Disease Prevention Research is located in Davis, CA and is part of the Pacific West Area.
The Research Leader is Charles Stephensen.
Email: charles.stephensen@ars.usda.gov
Phone: (530) 754-9266
Fax: (530) 752-5271
430 West Health Sciences Drive
University of California
Davis, CA 95616