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Overview
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This course aims to help learners understand the complexities of the immune system, including its role in defending the body against various threats and the potential for autoimmune diseases. The course covers topics such as the science behind vaccines, the balance between beneficial and harmful inflammation, and the key players in immunology. The teaching method involves a lecture format delivered by experts in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in biology, health sciences, or medical research.
Syllabus
Intro
Art vs Science
How Vaccines Work
The Dirty Little Secret
The Second Signal
The Meeting
Jules Hoffman
Bruce Boyer
Jules Hoffmann
Summary
Implications
Autoimmune disease
Yan Li
Jim Allison
Immune System Brakes
The Tip of the Iceberg
Sharon Belvin
Dr Michael Saylor
The Immune System
Paradise is not promised
Taught by
The Aspen Institute