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This module focuses on bi-directional communication between the nervous and immune systems. Specific topics include: An introduction to the immune system; Autonomic control of the immune system; Stress, stress hormones and immune function; Cytokine actions on the brain: Central and peripheral sources; Cytokines, aminergic neurotransmission and behaviour; The role of neuroimmune processes in: Synaptic plasticity, Memory and learning, Ageing, Neurodegeneration, Pain and Multiple Sclerosis and related auto-immune disorders. In addition, the concept that prenatal infection and cytokine exposure serves as a trigger for neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia will be discussed.
This is a DRHEA module which is externally delivered in Trinity College Dublin. See the following link for further details and for external enrolment: http://www.drhea.ie/disciplines.php?page=59&modules=on
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NEUROIMMUNOLOGY
