Immune Tolerance
- HMX
Group Enrollment Option A program that is a popular choice for organizations and institutions to purchase in bulk.
Learn about immune tolerance and how it can be harnessed to treat various conditions.
- Online; Self-Paced
Enroll by Friday and get access to course materials the following Wednesday to complete at your own pace.
Certificate
Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.
3-4 Hours
Most people can expect to complete short courses in 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 Apply
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.
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.
Carlos Donado
PhD
- Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School / Immunologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Immunology Curriculum Fellow, HMX
Shiv Pillai
MD, PhD
- Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology, Harvard Medical School
Andrew Lichtman
MD, PhD
- Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
- Pathologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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