Course Description
The field of clinical immunology has evolved from serological testing for the presence of antibodies to infectious agents to a multifaceted discipline that utilizes some of the traditional techniques in addition to many newer more sensitive assay systems. Clinical Immunology publishes original research on the molecular and cellular bases of immunological disease. The research areas of the study include Immunotoxicology/Environmental, Ageing, Allergy, Autoimmunity, Transplantation and vaccines. Candidates also learn about the treatment given to pateints suffering from osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, tendinitis, and lupus.