Dr. Aamina Moosa

Aamina Moosa is an immunology researcher whose work centers on the interplay between viral infection and autoimmune disease. Her scholarship has explored how Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) shapes immune responses, particularly in relation to B cell biology, autoantibody production, and tolerance mechanisms.

Her publications highlight sustained contributions to understanding EBV-associated antigens, including EBNA-1, and their role in triggering autoreactive immune pathways. She has also investigated T cell activation, CD3 signaling, and cytokine responses, alongside studies of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and systemic lupus erythematosus, linking viral triggers to autoimmune pathology.

Moosa’s research is characterized by a focus on molecular mimicry, idiotype expression, and immune regulation. Her work has helped clarify how infectious agents can initiate or amplify autoimmune processes, offering insights that bridge virology, immunopathology, and clinical disease mechanisms.