In this unit students will learn how to apply their knowledge of fundamental immunology to understanding the clinical diagnosis and management of a broad range of immune-mediated human disease. Taught across six disease themes, namely autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, cancer, infectious disease, transplant rejection and allergy, the unit will explore topics relevant to clinical practice. Within each theme, students will explore the underlying immunopathology of disease and learn how laboratory assays are used to inform clinical decision making about diagnosis and disease management. Students will learn how immunotherapies, including therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, cellular therapies and therapeutic vaccines, are changing the treatment landscape for many conditions. Instruction will comprise of lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. The lectures will be given by 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 | Department of Medical Sciences |
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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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