Invasion! Infection & Immunity
Immunology is the study of the immune system, the complex system of structures and processes that has evolved to protect us from disease, and is a key part of medical and biological science. Immunology looks at our body’s defences against disease, and what happens when those systems are disrupted.
Students will explore core concepts in the field of Immunology in this interactive workshop.
Discover how we can treat cancer using immunotherapy, and how antibiotics become resistant; put your knowledge to the test in our quiz, and meet an immunologist.
This workshops includes an immunologist from our laboratory. It is only available for bookings on-site at the Blizard Institute in Whitechapel.
Recommended for:
- Ages – 14 to 18 Year Old’s
- Key Stage – KS4, KS5
- School Group – Year 10, Year 13
Key Learning Points:
- Antibiotics and resistance
- Monoclonal antibodies in cancer immunotherapies
- Vaccination and herd immunity
- Knowledge quiz
- Meet an immunologist
Delivery
Available to book in our Neuron Pod
Neuron Pod
- Duration – 60 minutes
- Maximum group size – 35 people (Inc. adults)
Accessibility Guidance:
This show contains the following materials and stimuli.
- Buzzers (not overly loud)
- Blindfold used in one activity (not compulsory)
- Putting hands in a box of small balls for two activities – these boxes do make noise when shaken or interacted with
- One activity involves talking to a scientist
Information for Schools:
GCSE curriculum links:
AQA GCSE Combined Science Synergy
AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy
OCR GCSE Gateway Combined Science A
OCR GCSE Gateway Science Biology A
OCR GCSE Twenty-first Century Combined Science B
OCR GCSE Twenty-first Century Biology B
AS and A-Level Curriculum links:
Edexcel AS and A-Level Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)
Edexcel AS and A-Level Biology B
OCR AS and A-Level Biology B Advancing Biology B
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