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NEUR-4514: Neuroimmunology in Health and Disease

Description: Immune system and its role in neurological health and psychiatric and neurological disorders. Details of cell type, functions and signaling of the peripheral and central immune system and sympathetic nervous system. Cross-talk between the brain and immune system across the blood brain barrier and circumventricular organs. Neurobiological basis and treatment options for autoimmune diseases. Role of immune system in psychiatric illness.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NEUR-3044

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.67 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 62.27%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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