Module Description: In this advanced module, the student will use their knowledge of molecular immunology to understand key diseases in which the immune system plays a role and how they are diagnosed in the clinical immunology laboratory. Students will also learn how advances in immunotherapeutic agents are improving patient prognosis.
Module Aim: The content will provide the student with detailed information on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of autoimmune diseases, immunodeficient states, and allergic diseases. The involvement of the immune system in cancer and the role of immunotherapeutics in treatment will also be discussed.
Lecture Programme
- Autoimmunity
- Immunodeficiency and HIV
- Allergy
- Tumour immunology
- Therapeutics for immune modulation
Practical Programme to be drawn from
- Investigation of plasma cell neoplasia (immunofixation electrophoresis)
- Autoantibody detection by ELISA and indirect immunofluorescence.
- Flow cytometry
Tutorials
- Clinical case studies
- Topical papers in clinical immunology
Lectures
Autoimmunity Immunodeficiency and HIV AllergyTumour immunologyTherapeutics for immune modulation
Practical Programme to be drawn from
Investigation of plasma cell neoplasia (immunofixation electrophoresis)Autoantibody detection by ELISA and indirect immunofluorescence. Flow cytometry
Tutorials
Clinical case studiesTopical papers in clinical immunology
Lectures, laboratory practicals, workshops, student-directed learning and on-line education. Attendance at laboratory practical sessions is mandatory.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |