Kelem Chagas, PhD, senior medical director, Therapeutic Expertise, ICON
Kelem Chagas is an Allergy and Clinical Immunology physician with a PhD in primary immunodeficiency and 20 years of executive experience at pharmaceutical companies across several therapeutic areas. Since 2021, Chagas has worked with Icon PLC on clinical research as a therapeutic expert in vaccines. Since June 2022, she has been volunteering on the Vaccine Outpatient Program from the University Hospital, “Universidade de São Paulo.”
For Rare Disease Day and Week, ICT presents: Rare autoimmune diseases affect millions worldwide, yet vaccine guidance for these patients remains complex. Understanding disease mechanisms, immunosuppression, and vaccine modalities is critical to reducing infection risk. This article explores practical strategies to guide safe, individualized vaccine decisions in rare autoimmune conditions and protect vulnerable populations.
