Rheum4Science: T Cells – What Every Rheumatologist Needs to Know
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.
This activity covers the biology and clinical research methodology of T-cell antigen, subsets, and TH subsets and their functions.
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 – 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:
- Describe the components of T cell antigen receptor
- Compare antigen presentation to CD4 vs. CD8 T cells
- Review steps in lymphocyte activation and differentiation
Describe major T cell subsets:
o Define different TH subsets and their functions.
o Review inducing agents, effectors and applicable therapies for different CD4 subsets.
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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