Time and the Immune System: History, Immune Response, and Evolution

academic year 2024/25

Academic Coordinator: Barbara Frossi

Period: First semester

Duration: 28 hours

Program:

  • History of Immunology: Key milestones and developments in the field.
  • Evolution of the Immune System: How immune systems have adapted over time.
  • Timelines of the Immune Response: Temporal dynamics of immune activation and regulation.
  • Time and the Immune System in Pathology:
    • Autoimmune diseases
    • Cancer
    • Aging
    • Emerging perspectives and innovations

The course includes 14 hours of laboratory work to provide hands-on experience.