Immunology and Vaccines: Latest Updates - Live Webinar on April 22, 2025 8PM ET
Learn the latest advancements in immunology and vaccines, including immune response, vaccine mechanisms, contraindications, and patient counseling, to enhance clinical practice and public health awareness.
About this webinar
This course provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth update on the latest advancements in immunology and vaccines. Led by Dr. Stephanie James, an expert in immunology and pharmaceutical sciences, the course covers critical topics such as the adaptive immune response, the mechanism of various vaccines, and the pathology of vaccine-preventable diseases. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of recent updates in vaccine administration, potential contraindications, and best practices in vaccine counseling. The course also addresses common vaccine myths and provides strategies for effective patient communication. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of vaccines and immunology, ensuring they can deliver accurate and up-to-date information to their patients.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss how the adaptive immune system responds to infectious pathogens and the mechanisms of different types of vaccines.
Describe the pathology of vaccine-preventable diseases and recent updates on vaccine administration for hepatitis A and B, varicella, and other infectious diseases.
Identify potential contraindications and precautions for vaccines, and address common vaccine myths with evidence-based corrections.
List best practices in vaccine counseling to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
Instructors
Stephanie James, PhD, MBA earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Gonzaga University, her MS degree in Biology from Eastern Washington University and an MBA from the City University of Seattle. After spending years in the biotechnology industry, she returned to school at the University of Northern Colorado earning her doctoral degree in Biological Education, studying both education and zoonotic viruses, completing her dissertation on “The Effects of TGF on Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Disease”. Following her graduate studies, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado where her research investigated the immune responses to Varicella zoster virus reactivation (which causes shingles).