Explore the complex interactions between hosts and pathogens while developing expertise in clinical immunological analysis and therapeutic strategies. Master the fundamental mechanisms of how the immune system defends against microbial infections, from initial pathogen recognition to adaptive immune responses. Analyze real-world clinical laboratory data to evaluate immunological responses to major infectious diseases. Compare current approaches in immune therapeutics and vaccine development, examining both traditional and cutting-edge strategies for preventing and treating infections. Develop critical skills in scientific literature review, data analysis, and ethical considerations in immunological research. Build professional competencies through collaborative projects, presentations, and case studies that mirror real-world scenarios in clinical immunology and infectious disease management.
Overview
Syllabus
- Define and relate the factors involved in host-pathogen interactions.
- Evaluate clinical laboratory immunological analyses of important infections.
- Compare and analyse strategies in immune therapeutics and vaccine development.
- Display effective communication and presentation skills, teamwork and professionalism.
- Demonstrate competencies in information management, critiquing, analysing scientific literature and ethics.
- Describe how the immune system functions to defend the host against infections by microbes.
Taught by
Centre for Lifelong Learning
