Immunology
This module looks at mammalian immunological mechanisms, the roles played by T and B cells/Lymphokines in generating an immune response and helps you develop an understanding of the genetics of antibody diversity, HIV pathogensis and the current immunodiagnosti assays for infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Syllabus outline:
- Cytokines – Definition and detailed discussion of IL2, IL4, IL5, TNF, IFN g
- T and B cell co-operation
- Pathogensis of HIV infections
- Generation of Antibody diversity
- Tumour immunology
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Hypersensitivity
- Autoimmunity
- Histocompatibility antigens and transplantation
- Vaccination