Immunology: Overview and Laboratory Manual - Paperback

by Tobili Y. Sam-Yellowe (Author)

A two-in-one text providing teaching lab students with an overview of immunology as well as a lab manual complete with current standard exercises.
Section I of this book provides an overview of the immune system and immunity, and includes review questions, problem sets, case studies, inquiry-based questions, and more to provide students with a strong foundation in the field. Section II consists of twenty-two lab exercises focused on key concepts in immunology, such as antibody production, cell separation, cell function, immunoassays, Th1/Th2 cytokine detection, cell and tissue culture methods, and cell and molecular biology techniques. Appendices include safety information, suggested links and readings, and standard discipline processes, protocols, and instructions.

Author Biography

Tobili Sam-Yellowe is a research scientist and educator with over 30 years experience in malaria research, vaccine discovery, and research design and analysis. Dr. Sam-Yellowe is Professor of Biology at Cleveland State University.