Author

Namita Gandhi, PhD, is an immunologist, scientist, children’s book author, and global advocate for STEM education. For her picture book series, Immune Heroes, Namita uses engaging storytelling to share the wonders of immunology and science with children. Inspired by her nieces and nephew’s questions about her professional work, Namita’s goal is to educate children about the remarkable immune system and how it heals and protects our bodies and well-being. She has a deep commitment to promoting STEM education, which has led to her involvement in Big Brother and Big Sister, the American Association of University Women, and global advocacy as a supporter of the Agastya Foundation. Working in the biotechnology industry for more than twenty years, Namita’s study of over one hundred diseases has established her as an expert on the immune system’s critical role in overall health.

Dr. Namita Gandhi

Namita Gandhi, PhD, is an immunologist, scientist, children’s book author, and global advocate for STEM education. For her picture book series, Immune Heroes, Namita uses engaging storytelling to share the wonders of immunology and science with children. Inspired by her nieces and nephew’s questions about her professional work, Namita’s goal is to educate children about the remarkable immune system and how it heals and protects our bodies and well-being.

She has a deep commitment to promoting STEM education, which has led to her involvement in Big Brother and Big Sister, the American Association of University Women, and global advocacy as a supporter of the Agastya Foundation.

Working in the biotechnology industry for more than twenty years, Namita’s study of over one hundred diseases has established her as an expert on the immune system’s critical role in overall health.

Author's books

Immune Heroes: Protectors of the Wound

Taking a tumble doesn’t have to be scary!

Inside every kid lives an army of protectors. Follow Mayu and fearless Captain T as the Immune Heroes swoop in to chase off pesky bacteria and restore order. Written by a PhD immunologist, Protectors of the Wound turns everyday scrapes into a fun lesson in resilience and sparks big questions about how our bodies work. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and budding scientists ages 5–10.

Immune Heroes: Ready or Not

Scared of shots? Turn that pinch into power!

It’s vaccine day, and you call the shots in this choose-your-own-adventure picture book. Decide whether Mayu gets his vaccine or waits—and watch how his Immune Heroes gear up when a sneaky virus attacks. Peek inside as Captain T and the immune team train, fight, and prove how vaccines tip the balance. Crafted by a PhD immunologist and verified by experts for readers 5–10, Ready or Not swaps vaccine worry for confident curiosity about health and science.

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