Mucosal immunology studies how mucous membranes trap foreign substances and send messages to lymph nodes to attack invaders. Scientists hope to discover new drugs and vaccines to improve the immune system’s functioning and fight disease. The immune system can malfunction and attack healthy cells, leading to autoimmune diseases. Mucosal immunology is a branch of biomedicine […]
Choosing the right immunology course depends on current knowledge, desired degree, and specific topics. Introductory courses are available at universities and community colleges, while advanced courses are found in biological sciences departments. Continuing education courses are also available for professionals. There are certain considerations involved in choosing the right immunology course: your current knowledge of […]
Cellular immunology studies the cells and molecules of an organism’s immune system, including how they work together to defend against pathogens, immune system malfunctions, allergies, autoimmune diseases, organ transplant rejection, cancer, and factors that influence immune system functionality. Cellular immunology is the study of the cells and molecules of an organism’s immune system. The field […]
Immunology is the study of the immune system and its diseases. The immune system is a network of systems throughout the body, and immunology encompasses everything from blood cells to the skin. Influenza vaccines are an example of immunology in action. Arthritis and asthma are diseases of the immune system caused by the body’s hypersensitivity […]
To become an immunologist, one must complete high school courses in math and science, obtain a bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or immunology, and then pursue additional degrees in academic/research or clinical immunology. Clinical immunologists must obtain a medical degree, complete a residency in internal medicine or pediatrics, and then a fellowship in immunology. A […]
Immunology jobs include microbiologist, medical scientist, and clinical laboratory technologist. Microbiologists study organisms, medical scientists study diseases, and clinical laboratory technologists test organic samples. Basic research is in government or university sectors, while applied research is in the private sector. Medical scientists are licensed physicians who work directly with patients. Clinical laboratory technologists analyze fluids, […]
