LIVE Follow Up Discussion: Systems Immunology Approach to Predictive Medicine
Description:
For decades, the goal of the field of immunology has been to delineate detailed pictures of the processes involved in humoral- and cell-mediated immunity. Recently, a new field of study has emerged; this is the field of Systems Immunology, which incorporates all the various components of immunity fused into a comprehensible entity.
As clinicians, we begin with patient stories then utilize laboratory evidence to understand pathophysiology, root causes of illness and develop a treatment strategy. However, the treatment plan is incomplete without a deep understanding of the immune dysregulation.
In April, PLMI, along with Cyrex, presented “Systems Immunology Approach to Predictive Medicine.” After an out-pouring of thought-provoking questions and generous feedback, the speakers are joining together for an exclusive PLMI event. Jeff Bland PhD, will sit down with faculty Aristo Vojdani, PHD and Dr. Kelly McCann to discuss further this new field, Systems Immunology.
By registering, you will receive a link the live event, and we will send out the replay of the previous April Webinar to review.
Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDJeffrey Bland, PhD, is a pioneering figure in the food-is-medicine movement and a leading expert in nutritional biochemistry. As founder of Big Bold Health, he now focuses on longevity through immune health, championing the concept of immune rejuvenation as a pathway to healthy aging. Dr. Bland’s work highlights the powerful role of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids in supporting immune resilience. Widely known as the “father of Functional Medicine,” he has spent more than 40 years advancing nutrition science, regenerative agriculture, and personalized approaches to lifelong vitality.
Dr. Bland began his career in academia as a university professor. In the early 1980s, he became a protégé of two-time Nobel Laureate, Dr. Linus Pauling. Dr. Bland then spent decades as a natural products industry insider and entrepreneur, while also serving as a scientific advisor and mentor to dynamic founders and leading brands.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world many times over as a renowned speaker. In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, they established another educational nonprofit called The Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, which brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to focus on new models of healthcare delivery, advancements in medical nutrition therapy, and exciting emerging science.
Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as additional books and many research papers. His next book will be published by HarperCollins in March 2027. The Nourished Gene: Rejuvenate Your Immunity, Reverse Chronic Symptoms, and Activate Your Longevity is now available for pre-order from all major booksellers.
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Aristo Vojdani, PhDAristo Vojdani obtained his BSc, MSc and PhD in microbiology and clinical immunology from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, with postdoctoral studies in comparative immunology at UCLA and tumor immunology at Charles Drew/UCLA School of Medicine and Science. He is a Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University in California, and an Adjunct Professor at the Lincoln College of Professional, Graduate and Continuing Education at the National University of Health Sciences. His ongoing research focuses on the role of environmental triggers in complex diseases, and he has developed more than 300 antibody assays for the detection of autoimmune disorders and other diseases. He has 17 US patents, over 200 articles, and 2 books, “Neuroimmunity and the Brain-Gut Connection” and “Food-Associated Autoimmunities: When Food Breaks Your Immune System,” to his name. He is the CEO of Immunosciences Lab in Los Angeles, California, the Chief Scientific Advisor for Cyrex Labs in Phoenix, Arizona, and sits on the editorial board of 5 scientific journals. His many awards include the Herbert J. Rinkel Award (American Academy of Environmental Medicine), the Linus Pauling, PhD Award (American College for Advancement in Medicine), and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Kelly McCannAs a Functional and Integrative physician, Dr McCann utilizes her extensive knowledge of root causes in her thriving practice, The Spring Center, located in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr McCann lectures regularly at professional conferences on various topics including, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Mold illness and Chronic infections. She is on the Board of Directors for 2 professional organizations, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and The International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. A graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Dr McCann completed a combined residency program in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Arizona. She holds a Board Certified in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Physician’s Specialties, after completion of the Residential Fellowship at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. As well as Board certifications in Functional Medicine and Medical Acupuncture. She was the host of 3 successful Summits on topics such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Allergy and Asthma. She is working on a book for patients about environmental medicine and health.
