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Neuro-Immune Interactions
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NneuroImmune Interactions (CMB 8361 | NSC 8026 | PHCL 8026 | PSY 8026)
NneuroImmune Interactions (CMB 8361 | NSC 8026 | PHCL 8026 | PSY 8026)
offered in the odd years (Fall 2021)
3 credits
3 credits
Time and Location:
Mondays, 2:30 - 5:00 pm
4-101 NHH (tentative)
Statement of Objectives
Statement of Objectives
To provide detailed application and integration of neuro-immune interactions that impact immunological and psychological well-being. Current research models and techniques are discussed. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to understand:
Structure and function of neuro-immune connections
Modulation of neuro-immune axis by drugs of abuse
CNS diseases and treatments
Course Topics
Course Topics
Neuro-Immune Interactions: Love-Hate Relationship
Neuro-Immune Surveillance and Neuroinflammation
Neuroanatomy and CNS Pathology Associated with Neuroinflammation
Microbiome and Opiate
Pharmaco-Neuro-Immunology of Cannabinoids
Opioid Modulation of the Immune System
Pain and the Immune System
Immune Therapy of Drug Abuse
Neuroimmunology of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
Acute CNS Damage and Stemm Cell Therapies
Autoimmune Diseases of the CNS
NeuroAIDS
CNS Cancers and Immunotherapies
Module Presentation
Grading
Grading
Grading will be based on the following (400 points total)
Online exam (100 points)
Take-home exam (100 points)
Specific aims paper (100 points)
Creation of educational module done in group (50 points)
Article presentation (40 points)
Weekly questions, participation (10 points)
Extra points (up to 5 points)
Contact
Contact
Course Directors:
Thomas Molitor, PhD <molit001@umn.edu>
Maxim Cheeran, MVSc, PhD <cheeran@umn.edu>
Michael Raleigh, PhD <rale0011@umn.edu>
Course Coordinator:
Yorie Smart <smart006@umn.edu>
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