The immune system is remarkable both in its ability to eliminate a seemingly limitless variety of infectious invaders, and in its ability to remain nonreactive to the body's own cells and tissues. In this short course, designed as an overview for nonscientists, the basic principles and clinical aspects of the immune system are described. The course begins with a review of fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, followed by a discussion of basic immunology. The role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the development of drugs and vaccines that modify immune responses is also discussed.
Enrollment is limited.
She pursued postdoctoral studies at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, where she developed vaccines for infectious diseases.