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The global health community recognizes the urgency of developing effective treatments for dengue. Although scientists have yet to discover a cure, promising research is underway that may change the game. A key insight driving this research is the potential to harness the body’s own immune system, particularly antibodies, to fight the virus.

Exploring the Power of the Body’s Immune System

Leading the charge is Paul McCary, Director of the Life Sciences Institute at the National University. His focus is on understanding and leveraging antibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign invaders like viruses. McCary and his team have dedicated over a decade to investigating how antibodies can be used as a therapeutic tool against dengue.