Kyla Hildebrand

MD, FRCPC, MScCH

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital

My research interests are in the area of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The immune system plays a critical role in protecting hosts from infection. Primary immunodeficiency encompasses a group of disorders whereby parts of the immune system may be defective or missing, often resulting in severe, invasive or recurrent infections, autoimmunity and malignancy. The genetic makeup of an individual and the response of the immune system to external environmental factors can result in allergic disorders and disease. There is a strong relationship between conditions such as asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis - all of which have an underlying immunological basis. My research aims to study these disorders and apply knowledge translation strategies to empower patients, families and their physicians.