Immunology

by Hall, Angela; Yates, Christine

• ISBN13: 9780199534968
• ISBN10: 0199534969
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-20
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Designed to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today, The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series combines essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice, demonstrating how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled with the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed, from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. A new volume in this exciting series, Immunology offers biomedical science students insights into the function of the immune system, the frontline of defense against pathological disease, and the diagnostic techniques used to identify associated malfunctions and disorders. By examining the key immunological principles and scientific basis of laboratory techniques--with a focus on the biomedical scientist's role in the diagnostic laboratory--the authors provide students with everything they need to know in order to prepare for specialist studies in immunology. Case studies cover current tests, the rationale behind their use, the technologies employed, the quality measures applied, and the ways in which clinicians interpret test results in order to help patients. Immunology is enhanced by numerous examples and full color throughout. A Companion Website offers resources for students and instructors, including a fully interactive digital microscope with a range of cell and tissue images for examination.

Author Biography

Dr Angela Hall is currently Lead Biomedical Scientist in Immunology for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where she runs and teaches the Specialist Diploma in Immunology course, and a member of the Specialist Advisory Panel for Immunology at the Institute of Biomedical Science. Having trained as a Biomedical Scientist in the Immunology Department at the Churchill Hospital Oxford, she made rapid progression to BMS grade 3 gained chartered scientist status in 2008. Dr Christine Yates is Senior Chief Biomedical Scientist in Immunology and Haematology at the Hull Royal Infirmary, a member of the IBMS Specialist Advisory Panel for Immunology, IBMS Chief Examiner for Immunology (2006 to 2009) and has been CPA Assessor for Immunlogy since 2003.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Immunology

Technologies in Immunology

Immunochemistry

Complement

Autoimmunity - Rheumatological Disease

Autoimmunity - Kidney Disease

Autoimmunity - Organ Specific

Autoimmunity - Organ Specific Liver/Skin

Autoimmunity - Neuroimmunology

Allergy

Flow Cytometry and Primary Immunodeficiency

HIV

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