Immunogenetics Immunogenetics Immunogenetics or immungenetics is the branch of medical genetics that explores the relationship between the immune system and genetics. Autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, are complex genetic traits which result from defects in the immune system. Identification of genes defining the immune defects may identify new target genes for therapeutic approaches. Alternatively, genetic variations can also help to define the immunological pathway leading to disease. Its origin is usually attributed to Edward Jenner, who discovered in 1796 that cowpox, or vaccinia, induced protection against human smallpox. It took two centuries before the World Health Organization announced in
Boone Jenner Jenner to a three-year entry-level contract. Jenner scored his first and second NHL goals on October 17, 2013 against Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens. Jenner's uncle Billy Carroll is a four-time Stanley Cup winner, winning three times with the New York Islanders and once with the Edmonton Oilers. Jenner's oldest brother Leo played five seasons with the OHL's Plymouth Whalers and played hockey for Acadia University. As well, his cousin Marcus Carroll (Carroll's son) played five OHL seasons for the Owen Sound Attack and 2 seasons with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies. Boone Jenner Boone Jenner (born June 15, 1993)