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Ever wondered why you have to get a new flu vaccine every year? Or why immune reactions protect you from infection in some cases, but cause pathology in others? Want to understand some of the hottest trends in cancer biology? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you should seriously consider joining our immune systems class. During this class, we will cover the basics of the innate and adaptive immune responses. We will also briefly touch upon related topics such as immunotherapeutics and vaccines.

Come learn about your body's mechanisms for fighting pathogens! Immunology is a broad, diverse field; in these 50 minutes we will discuss the basics of the immune system and its implications (including autoimmune disease, infectious disease, and cancer immunotherapeutics).