Digital, electronic and e-communication technologies, laboratory skills
STUDENT EVALUATION
Written exams (20 multiple-choice questions, no negative marking, 10 of which must be answered within 60 minutes) General criteria are discussed during the introductory course. Mid-term: the students will go through a test with Short Answer Questions, Essay Development Questions, Problem Solving,
Objective Objectives/Desired Results:
The general purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic knowledge of autoimmune diseases and to enable them to plan, analyze and write assessments This course is designed to: • provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles in immunity, autoimmunity and immune-mediated pathophysiology. • The course will cover topics such as immune mediatedinflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, diagnosis and treatment, management and quality of life, immunomodulatory new treatments] with an emphasis on practical application and real-world examples. • Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, • group discussions, and • case studies to enhance their learning experience. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a comprehensive knowledge of [subject] and will be well-equipped to: • write assignments individually or in collaboration with other members (students, small groups) • make use of bibliography search tools • have the resources to pursue a future career in specialties that include basic and applied clinical immunology and translational autoimmunity • organize the way of thinking for the understanding of the immune system and immunopathology • to approach with critical thinking disorders of the immune system • collaborate with his fellow students to produce research work
Course URL :
www.autoimmunerheumatology.com
Course Description:
1. Introduction to translational immunology 2. Aspects of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and autoimmune diseases 3. Self-reactive immune responses affecting women and men 4. Epidemiology of autoimmune diseases 5. Genetic, Epigenetic and Environmental Mechanisms of Induction of Autoimmunity 6. Autoantigens – Autoantibodies 7. Diagnostic approach of autoimmune diseases 8. Diagnostic criteria – Applications 9. Non-organ autoimmune diseases / Pathogenesis, Clinical practice – Therapeutic Options 10. Organ-specific autoimmune diseases / Pathogenesis, Clinical practice – Therapeutic Options 11. Experimental Models of Autoimmune Diseases 12. Treatments – Action, Clinical Applications, Side Effects 13. Non-pharmakological treatment (diet, exercise etc) 14. Quality of life
Recommended reading:
1. Instructor Notes 2. Clinical Immunology, Papakosta Despina, Garyfallos Alexandros and associates 3. Basic principles and clinical approach, Boura Panagiota and Associates 4. Carlo Perricone, Yehuda Shoenfeld , Mosaic of Autoimmunity, The Novel Factors of Autoimmune Diseases Revisited, , Elsevier 2019 Journals 1. Journal of Autoimmunity, 2. Autoimmunity Reviews 3. Nature Immunology, 4. New England Medical Journal 5. Lancet 6. Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology