Scientific basis of allergy

This course will be delivered in a hybrid format. This includes pre-recorded materials, live online sessions, and you can also attend in person teaching or choose to follow this online.

In this short course you will study the Scientific Basis of Allergy, focussing on the immune mechanisms underlying allergic diseases and how this relates to the origin, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and potential therapeutic and prevention targets.

This will be done through lectures, interactive sessions, group work and oral presentations. You can follow the course entirely online, or attend the in person elements on campus.

This course forms part of a range of short courses in Allergy which are available both to students who are enrolled on the MSc in allergy programme, and as stand-alone CPD programmes.  Suitable for basic scientists, professionals working in industry in the field of asthma and allergy, as well as healthcare professionals who deal with patients with asthma and allergic conditions, including doctors (GPs, Paediatricians, Specialists in Allergy, Dermatology, Respiratory Medicine or ENT) as well as specialist nurses, dietitians and nutritionists.