Rae Yeung

Research Synopsis

The goal of Dr. Yeung’s research is to understand the mechanisms governing autoimmunity, specifically the mechanisms involved in initiating and sustaining the immune response in childhood arthritis and rheumatic diseases. She uses Kawasaki disease as an experimental model for studying Autoimmunity. Basic science findings have been translated into clinical correlates, which in turn are leading to new therapeutic interventions to improve the outcome in children affected with Kawasaki Disease. Lessons learned in immunobiology have been applied to studies in Childhood Arthritis, where Dr. Yeung is leading both national and international efforts to understand the biologic basis for heterogeneity in childhood arthritis. and rheumatic diseases towards personalized treatment decisions.