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Description

Covers cells and tissues of the immune system, lymphocyte development, the structure and function of antigen receptors, the cell biology of antigen processing and presentation including molecular structure and assembly of MHC molecules, the biology of cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, and the pathogenesis of immunologically mediated diseases.  Consists of lectures and tutorials in which clinical cases will be discussed with faculty tutors.

Class Notes

Location: Ragon Institute @ MIT

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Discipline Specific
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HMS Pre-Clinical
Curriculum Phase Preclerkship
Visiting Clerks NO
Course Type HST Core Courses