La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) is pleased to share the news that LJI Professor Alessandro Sette, Dr.Biol.Sci., has been awarded the Order of Merit from the Italian Republic. Sette was granted this honor, and the status of “Knight,” in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to immune system research.

The Order of Merit was presented on behalf of the President of the Republic on Apr. 30, 2025. The ceremony was part of “Italian Research Day,” held at the Italian Consulate in Los Angeles.“I am very honored and humbled,” says Sette. “This means a lot to me.”