Immunology

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Immunology news and updates

• March 2013Haematology and immunology at IBMS Congress 2013
• July 2012How medical advances are changing the fight against HIV and Aids
• May 2012The Biomedical Scientist archive: all 2011 issues now available (members only)
• April 2012Blood Type A may predispose to some rotavirus infections
• March 2012Novel therapy discovered for Crohn's Disease
• March 2012Explaining natural killer cells
• February 2012New studies show which anti-HIV drug combinations work better
• February 2012Listen: The lock and key of medicine: monoclonal antibodies and the transformation of medicine
• February 2012Whole gene sequencing poised for new roles in microbiology and laboratory testing
• October 2011Themed issue on innate immune cell trafficking
• May 2011Breakfast sessions at Congress 2011
• January 2011IBMS Congress 2011: book online now

Immunology pages

• Higher Specialist Diploma
• Specialist diplomas
• Immunology links
• Take JBL
• IBMS advisory panels
• Diplomas of expert practice
• Further reading and study guides
• Advisory panel reports 2012

Immunology: The Biomedical Scientist articles

2012

• November 2012Coeliac disease: a diagnostic update
• October 2012Chlamydia and Neisseria: testing for ubiquitous STIs
• October 2012CPD Structured Reading
• September 2012External quality assessment of a non-standard gastric assay panel
• September 2012HIV: fourth-generation assay facilitates early and accurate diagnosis
• May 2012Coeliac disease: a call to improve diagnosis
• May 2012Ovarian cancer: dualmarker combination facilitates early diagnosis
• May 2012Anti-Müllerian hormone: its role in determining a woman’s ovarian reserve
• March 2012Optimising measurement of CD4 lymphocyte counts

2011

• December 2011Evaluation of the tumour markers AFP
• December 2011Innate immune recognition: Toll-like, RIG-like and NOD-like receptors
• December 2011Mast cell tryptase: improving allergy external quality assessment
• November 2011Clinical chemistry and immunology at Congress
• September 2011Meeting the needs of a changing NHS
• May 2011Perfecting the ELISpot: a time for answers
• March 2011pH meters and their electrodes: calibration, maintenance and use
• February 2011Flow cytometry techniques and instrumentation: keeping up with the changes
• January 2011Clinical applications of serum free light chain analysis: from leeches to light chains
• January 2011Liquid-handling devices: a guide to use and maintenance

2010

• December 2010Biomedical Science Congress: programme previews
• December 2010Coeliac disease
• August 2010Immunological twist boosts dengue vaccine research
• March 2010Cancer, neurological disorder and autoimmunity: coexisting antibodies
• February 2010Classification systems for common variable immunodeficiency

2009

• December 2009ELISpot technology: a look at the latest tricks

Immunology events

2013

• 4 Jun 2013The 4th Annual "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Production and Utility in Regenerative Medicine and Other Applications" Event
• 5 Jun 2013Tissue Engineering Today
• 6 Jun 2013The 2013 Stem Cells Discussion Forum: Working Towards Clinical Application
• 21 Jun 2013Making Quality Assessment Fit For Purpose
• 3 Oct 2013Analysis of Autophagy Regulation - Discussion of Recent Research and New Technologies
• 16 Oct 2013The Immunology of a Successful Pregnancy
• 27 Nov 2013Recovery and Purification of Biosynthetic Products: Downstream Processing for the 21st Century