In this unit students will learn how to apply their knowledge of fundamental immunology to understanding the immunopathology of a broad range of human disease. Students will explore the immunological methods that are the foundation of clinical diagnosis and disease management, and learn how immunotherapy is becoming integrated into treatment across a spectrum of immune-mediated conditions. Instruction will comprise of lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. The lectures will be given by research scientists and clinicians who are leaders in their respective fields. Tutorials will reinforce material covered in lectures, with an emphasis on understanding concepts through clinical cases and appreciating how laboratory investigations contribute to the diagnostic pathway. Laboratory classes will focus on techniques central to the diagnostic lab and taught with the perspective of real-world situations.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Infectious Diseases and Immunology |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Understanding of basic biochemistry and cell biology |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Kylie Shaddock, kylie.shaddock@sydney.edu.au |
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Laboratory supervisor(s) | Jennifer Huch, jennifer.huch@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Kylie Shaddock, kylie.shaddock@sydney.edu.au |