ONLINE: This course explores the mysteries of the body’s hidden defense system: the human immune system. We will discuss how the immune system fights off infection and disease, maintains health and protects against complex disorders like cancer and autoimmune disease. The course will begin with a description of the cells of the immune system and how they function. We will explore how cells communicate with each other and examine the mechanisms of how some immune cells can even improve with each onslaught. We will discuss what happens when immune health is compromised, and cutting-edge drug therapies designed to stimulate immune protection against cancer and autoimmune disease. This course is for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the immune system. Discussions will include in-depth molecular and cellular immunology, and prior knowledge of biology will be helpful but not required. Lecture notes and a study guide with recommended reading will be provided before each class. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 200.
Class sessions are recorded.
