Imperial College London
Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures Specialization

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Imperial College London

Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures Specialization

Enhance your knowledge in immunology. The specialisation will provide you with an insight into the molecular and cellular components of the immune system and demonstrate how they interact to protect us from pathogens in health as well as the consequences of their failure in disease.

Sophie Rutschmann
Malgorzata (Maggie) Trela

Instructors: Sophie Rutschmann

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4.7

(220 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • You will learn central concepts in human immunology and advanced topics from cutting-edge research relating to clinical disease of the immune system.

  • You will link this knowledge to everyday relevant immunological manifestations (autoimmunity, defense against infectious diseases, tumor immunology).

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What you'll learn

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What you'll learn

  • In this course, you will learn the causes and consequences of a failing immune system.

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Tumour immunity
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Instructors

Sophie Rutschmann
Imperial College London
5 Courses12,404 learners
Malgorzata (Maggie) Trela
Imperial College London
5 Courses12,404 learners

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