Immunology
Description
This theory only module covers major topics in cellular and molecular immunology, including antigen recognition, antigen processing and presentation to B and T cells, antibody structure and effector functions, the role of all major cells and cytokines in immune responses, the inflammatory response and the role of immunity in protection against pathogens, in hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and transplantation. This module provides a foundation for Clinical Immunology in year 4 and for Applied Immunotechnology in year 3.
Learning Outcomes
Give an account of the structures and functions of cells and organ involvement in the human immune system, and their integration
Compare and contrast host defence mechanisms distinguishing innate and adaptive immunity in resistance to microbial infection
Understand cytokine biology and how the cytokine network interferes with the immune system
Describe the cellular and molecular basis of the inflammatory response, and the role of the immune response in the pathophysiology of disease including type 1 hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and transplant rejection
Analyse and critique relevant primary literature and summarise materials for presentation