MED SCI 725 / Current Topics in Mucosal Immunology

3 unit(s)

C. Kaushic, D. Snider

This course will provide an in depth understanding of selected key areas of mucosal immunology. It is intended for students who have taken basic immunology courses already, and who have an interest in new evolving areas of research in immunology. Students study such topics as: the role of ephithelial cells in mucosal immune responses; dendritic cells in mucosal tissues; mucosal microbial flora; innate responses in mucosa; the role of IgA at mucosal surfaces (among many topics). The course will emphasize understanding problems and controversies in the selected topics.