1. Introduction, structure of lymphoid organs.

2. Production of the cells of the immune system: hemopoesis (myeloid vs. lymphoid differentiation). Types and functions of the myeloid cells.

Types and functions of the lymphoid cells, CD markers.

Mono- and polyclonal antibodies, hybridoma technique. Practical uses of the antibodies.

Immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy

Direct immunohistochemistry (practical description)

Flow cytometry, cell separation methods.

Flow cytometry (practical description)

Immunoserology 1. Precipitation, agglutination.

Immunserology 2. ELISA. Immunoblot techniques.

ELISA practice description

Short and long term cell cultures, functional tests.

Vaccines.