(IMM010) Immune Responses to Vaccines - NDPHTN

The goal of vaccines or other immuno-therapeutics is to develop or provide artificial immunity to prevent complications and death from pathogens. Finding an appropriate antigen target is key to developing effective vaccines.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Review major concepts of innate and adaptive immunity
Review vaccine relevant concepts of placental immune transport
Discuss the major attributes of innate and adaptive immunity
Review the basic interactions of innate and adaptive immunity in response to antigen challenge
Review the process of hematopoiesis and lymphopoiesis
Discuss the importance of T and B cell memory
Discuss conjugate and adjuvant vaccines
Discuss the concept of immune tolerance
Review the meningococcal B problem and how it was resolved
Discuss common assays used to measure immune responses to vaccines
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COURSE PROVIDER:
The North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN) provides practical, practice-based training in core competencies for the public health workforce around the world. Learn more about what we offer at www.ndphtn.com
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). He has over 40 years of clinical and public health experience in the United States, Eastern Europe, Latin and South America, and Central and East Africa.
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