Explore the critical role of bioengineering in vaccine development through this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering course. Delve into the fundamentals of vaccines and their interaction with the immune system. Examine the historical impact of smallpox and trace the systematic development of its vaccine, starting with Edward Jenner's groundbreaking work. Learn about methods for widespread vaccine distribution and consider the potential resurgence of smallpox as a bioterrorism threat. Gain insights into the intersection of biomedical engineering and immunology, from the basics of vaccine science to its applications in global health and security.
Biomolecular Engineering - Engineering of Immunity and Vaccine Development
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Introduction
.
- Chapter 2. Vaccine
.
- Chapter 3. Smallpox and History of Early Vaccine Development
.
- Chapter 4. History of Modern Smallpox Vaccinations
.
- Chapter 5. Threat of Bioterrorism and Conclusion
.
Taught by
YaleCourses
Tags
Related Courses
Related articles
Reviews
4.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
-
an excellent course on vaccine development, and I was thoroughly impressed with both the depth and clarity of the content. The course covered everything from the basic principles of immunology to the complex processes of vaccine design, clinical tri…
