Activity Overview

The creation of the Rheum4Science program grew out of the conviction that teaching science is important for rheumatologists in training and that adult learners benefit from a variety of resources and formats. Rheum4Science interactive modules teach the underlying immunology and clinical research methodology necessary for the knowledgeable practice of rheumatology. 

In this activity, participants will learn how to identify neutrophils' subcellular structure, review their function and role in inflammation, and recognize the neutrophil targets of commonly used antirheumatic drugs. 

Rheum4Science Series

This activity is part of a series. See the other activities in the series below. 

Rheum4Science – Immunology

• Rheum4Science: Overview of Innate Immunity
• Rheum4Science: Toll-Like Receptors
• Rheum4Science: The NLRP3 Inflammasome
• Rheum4Science: Complement Pathways
• Rheum4Science: Fundamental Principles of B Cell Immunobiology
• Rheum4Science: T Cells - What Every Rheumatologist Needs to Know
• Rheum4Science: Neutrophils

Rheum4Science – Immunopathogenesis of Rheumatic Disease

• Rheum4Science: Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheum4Science – Clinical Research Methodology

• Rheum4Science: Data & Distribution
• Rheum4Science: Cohort Studies
• Rheum4Science: Randomized Controlled Trials

Registration is complimentary.

Target Audience

Rheumatology fellows in training. This activity may also be of interest to medical students, residents, practicing rheumatologists, and other rheumatology health care providers interested in strengthening their understanding of basic scientific principles and clinical research methodology relevant to the field of rheumatology.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify the subcellular structure of neutrophils.
• Review the functions of neutrophils and their role in inflammation.
• Describe the most common primary neutrophil disorders, including those affecting neutrophil granules, migration, and respiratory burst.
• Identify the neutrophil targets of commonly used antirheumatic drugs.
• Review the functions of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in health and disease.

CE & MOC Information

This activity is not eligible for CME/MOC.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support

No commercial support was provided for this activity.

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