The present is an entry level course intended to introduce the main components, functions and alterations of the immune system. It provides a basic knowledge for everyone who wishes to acquire information on how the immune system protects the human body from attacks and on the mechanisms aimed at defense against potential causes of damage.

At the end of this course participants will have learnt more on:

• Morphology and function of cells and molecules involved in immune system function
• Main kinds of physiological immune reactions
• Pathophysiology of the main immune system alterations.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This online course is dedicated to physicians and other health care professionals that would like to acquire an updated basic knowledge on the physiology of immune system and on the main pathophysiologic mechanisms of autoimmune diseases.