Neuroimmune interactions in health and disease

Harvard FAS

Bidirectional communication between the nervous system and the immune system plays a significant role in homeostasis and disease. Neurons and immune cells crosstalk within the central nervous system and in peripheral tissues, mediating homeostasis, barrier protection, and host defense. This course will investigate current topics in neuro-immunology such as: Neuron-glia interactions, CNS development, microglia, brain border tissues, pain, neurodegeneration, cytokines and behavior,…