The La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology (LJI) is a non-profit research organization that focuses on understanding the immune system and developing treatments for a variety of diseases. The institute was founded in 1988 by Dr. Ivor Royston and is located in La Jolla, California. LJI employs over 400 scientists and staff members who conduct research in areas such as cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. The institute has partnerships with several pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, and has received funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.