S. Kamdar

Activation of the neonatal immune system in healthy neonates within hours of birth.

This study identifies rapid immune cell changes in neonates within hours of birth, showing increased effector T cell proliferation and cytokine production.

Perinatal Inflammation Influences but Does Not Arrest Rapid Immune Development in Preterm Babies

This study shows preterm babies rapidly develop adult-like immune function, with infection exposure driving immune maturation, but T cell CXCL8 response defects at birth may predict poor outcomes.