Dr. Guillermo Docena | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award
Investigador Principal | Universidad Nacional de La Plata | Argentina
Dr. Guillermo Horacio Docena is a distinguished immunologist at the Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos, CONICET–Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. His research expertise lies in immunopathology, mucosal and cellular immunology, inflammatory processes, host–pathogen interactions, and vaccine-related immune responses. His scholarly work spans both fundamental and translational research, addressing topics such as neuroinflammation, extracellular vesicles, immune modulation using nanocarriers, food allergy, pediatric immune disorders, and immunogenicity of vaccination strategies. Dr. Docena is widely recognized for his sustained scientific contributions and strong international visibility, reflected in extensive peer-reviewed publications and high citation impact. He actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines and countries, strengthening global research networks in immunology and biomedical sciences. His research has contributed to improved understanding of immune mechanisms and has supported the development of innovative therapeutic and preventive approaches, demonstrating meaningful societal and public health relevance worldwide.
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Featured Publications
Identification of casein as the major allergenic and antigenic protein of cow’s milk
– Allergy, 1996 · Citations 308
Functional modulation of Crohn’s disease myofibroblasts by anti-TNF antibodies
– Gastroenterology, 2007 · Citations 218
Curcumin suppresses p38 MAPK activation and modulates mucosal cytokines
– British Journal of Nutrition, 2010 · Citations 178
Soy protein component cross-reacting with cow’s milk caseins
– Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 2002 · Citations 150
Role of transforming growth factor-β in gut immune response and fibrogenesis
– Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews, 2014 · Citations 144
