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Immunometabolism, the dynamic interplay between metabolic and immune systems, has emerged as a pivotal field reshaping our understanding of biomedicine. Recognized for its crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis, dysregulated immunometabolism has been implicated in various chronic diseases afflicting contemporary society. This course delves into the intricate connections between metabolism and immunity, shedding light on how lifestyle factors including nutrition, exercise, sleep medicine, and stress management profoundly influence immune function and, consequently, disease susceptibility and progression. Students will explore the theoretical and evolutionary underpinnings of immunometabolism, unraveling how immune responses impact metabolic balance and vice versa, and elucidating their implications for human health, performance, and healthy aging. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research, the course equips students with the tools to dissect immunological mechanisms and investigate how nutrition and exercise interventions may modulate such diseases as cancer and diabetes and offset age-related declines in immunity in addition to enhancing the efficacy of therapeutic approaches. By critically evaluating contemporary findings, students will develop a nuanced understanding of immunometabolism's potential in revolutionizing disease management strategies

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

Completion of BIOC 462A and BIOC 462B.