The Compromised Host: Immune Defect-based Approach to Infection

Dr. Marilia Bernardes, Infectious Diseases Faculty at the Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL, presents an overview of the immune system. Dr. Bernardes skillfully breaks down the immune system into 4 distinct pillars and then its individual biological components. She presents the “who,” “what” and “why” for neutrophils, B-cells, and T cells and covers cellular and humoral immune deficits. She also covers newer immunotherapies such as BTK inhibitors, CAR-T and bispecifics, as well as biologics and other small molecules. Some rapid-fire cases are also presented to integrate the listener’s understanding of the material presented.