Immune Tolerance

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Learn about immune tolerance and how it can be harnessed to treat various conditions.

  • Online; Self-Paced

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$495

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Certificate

Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.

3-4 Hours

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Overview

One of the fundamental properties of our immune system is its ability to respond to pathogens while sparing our own cells, tissues, and any molecules that do not pose danger to us. Defects in the mechanisms that impart immune tolerance to harmless antigens can result in autoimmunity, chronic inflammatory diseases, or allergies.  

In this HMX short course, you will learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty about immune tolerance. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for anyone working to develop or apply new therapies that induce immune tolerance to treat these conditions in the clinic. 

Participant Types

Medical professionals; biomedical researchers; professionals in health care-related fields

About the Course

HMX short courses feature targeted lessons on the latest medical science topics and advancements. Stay up-to-date on essential knowledge in both artificial intelligence (AI) and immunology by exploring these specialized topics in a shorter format.

Who Should Enroll

This course is appropriate for researchers in immunology or other adjacent fields seeking a detailed explanation of the mechanisms of tolerance; clinicians and biomedical professionals who are keen to learn about the mechanisms that are impaired in autoimmune diseases; professionals in the life sciences who are interested in understanding the biological mechanisms of tolerance.

Course Format

Most people can expect to spend 3-4 hours total on an HMX short course. In order to be considered for a short course certificate of completion, you must complete your coursework within eight weeks.

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  • Overview of the Importance of Immunological Tolerance
  • Generation of Lymphocyte Diversity
  • T Cell Development and Central Tolerance in the Thymus
  • Regulatory T Cells
  • Peripheral T Cell Tolerance
  • B Cell Development and Tolerance
  • Inducing Tolerance
  • Broken and Breaking Tolerance
  • Clinical Linkage: CTLA-4 Haploinsufficiency
  • Current and Novel Approaches that Induce Immune Tolerance

We recommend knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as knowledge of key immunology concepts. This is an advanced course; for those who require more background in immunology, we offer Immunology Fundamentals.

Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.

Are you ready to elevate your educational journey and maximize the investment in your future?

You can bundle up to five HMX short courses. Bundle discounts apply to all courses selected. All courses in a bundle must be completed during the following two enrollment periods.

Two-course bundle: 25% discount 
Three-course bundle: 30% discount 
Four-course bundle: 35% discount
Five-course bundle: 40% discount

Group Enrollments

HMX courses are ideal for organizations looking to train teams or larger groups. Group pricing is available, making it a cost-effective investment in team development.

Faculty

HMX courses are led by Harvard Medical School faculty, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of experts in biomedical visualization, assessment, and the science of learning to create a unique learning experience that will stay with you.

Jocelyn Farmer, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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