Types of Vaccine
Master the science behind various vaccine platforms, from historical developments to modern innovations like RNA vaccines.
Master the science behind various vaccine platforms, from historical developments to modern innovations like RNA vaccines.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Recognize different types of vaccine platforms and their mechanisms
Understand the immune response to various vaccine types
Evaluate vaccine development for different pathogens
Analyze pandemic vaccine requirements and solutions
Appreciate historical developments in vaccinology
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.1 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the evolution and science of vaccine development, from early historical methods to cutting-edge technologies. Students learn about different vaccine platforms including whole-pathogen approaches, protein and sugar-based vaccines, live attenuated vaccines, and modern innovations like RNA vaccines. The curriculum covers fundamental principles of immunology, vaccine-induced protection, and the special considerations for pandemic vaccine development, using COVID-19 as a case study.
The First Vaccines
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Tiny Bits of Bacteria: Using Proteins and Sugars as Vaccines
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Living Vaccines
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Pandemic Vaccines and Fighting Disease X
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Prof. John Tregoning: Pioneering Vaccine Immunology and Science Communication at Imperial College London
Prof. John Tregoning is a Professor of Vaccine Immunology at Imperial College London, where he has dedicated over 20 years to studying immune responses to vaccination and respiratory infections. He has authored 75 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 50 pieces on scientific careers for prestigious publications such as Nature, Science, and Times Higher Education. John is also the author of the forthcoming book Live Forever? The Curious Scientist’s Guide to Wellness, Disease and Ageing, set to be released in January 2025. Additionally, he published Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them (OneWorld), which explores the history and science of infectious diseases.
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