Discover Antibodies, Autoimmunity and more in Rice’s Immunology Course 3

Discover how the immune system fights foreign antigens through innate and adaptive immunity

In this fully online, self-paced course, you'll dive deep into how cells in the innate and adaptive immune systems attack pathogens, explore autoimmune diseases and hypersensitivity reactions, and master antibody technology and transplant rejection prevention through engaging and interactive content.

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DESCRIPTION

Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity (Course 3)

In this third course of the Fundamentals of Immunology specialization, you'll deepen your understanding of the immune system by exploring the essential functions of the adaptive and innate immune systems.

Building on your knowledge from the first two courses, you'll dive into antibodies' form, function, and origin and examine the mechanisms of variation generation, including gene rearrangement and class switching.

Who should attend:

Premed and medical students seeking foundational knowledge in immunology
Individuals with an autoimmune disease or allergic sensitivity looking to understand their condition better
Anyone with a family member coping with a transplant who wants to learn more about immune system interactions and care

You will be able to:

Analyze how immune cells coordinate attacks on pathogens and evaluate mechanisms preventing them from attacking your cells
Apply insights to diagnose and manage autoimmune and hypersensitive pathologies
Utilize and implement technologies to protect transplants from rejection

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MEET YOUR RICE PROFESSOR

Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.

Dr. Alma Novotny earned her PhD from Purdue University in Developmental Biology under the direction of Michael Forman. She has taught college courses in plant and animal sciences, genetics, and introductory cell and developmental biology for over forty years. She has also written test question banks and contributed questions to both the MCAT and the GRE Advanced Exam in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology. Since joining Rice University in 2000, she has taught immunology and is a three-time recipient of the George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching.

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