Rast testing, tissue typing and matching, and DNA typing. Molecular analyses of expression and production of most of the known lymphokines and cytokines and adhesion molecules will be taught. Molecular and genetic analyses of primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases. The trainee will be encouraged and helped to develop an original investigation in basic or clinical immunology and to complement a scientific publication based upon his or her original research in laboratory immunology. The objectives of the USF Clinical and Laboratory Immunology training program is to educate the trainee concerning the application and interpretation of immunologic laboratory tests and provide hands on experience in the performance of these tests.
Trainees rotate throughout three or more clinical laboratories during the one year program.
The focus of these laboratories is the diagnosis of infectious diseases with immunologic immunodeficiency disease, assessment of complement deficiency and dysregulation, and diagnosis of infectious diseases with immunologic techniques. Application of laboratory tests in patient management as well as the technical aspects of laboratory procedures are emphasized. Individual faculty have expertise in different allergic, autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases, as well as in specific areas of basic and clinical research. Collaborative research projects are conducted with other departments and divisions of the University. Elective laboratory experiences may be designed by the trainee with the assistance of the program director.