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HMX Pro Immunology
Novel Therapies for Chronic Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and Allergy

Advance your career with a Harvard Medical School certificate – online.


Advances in our knowledge of the immune system are uncovering connections between inflammation and many different diseases.

Understanding how the immune system is activated and regulated is essential for anyone working to develop treatments for autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, and allergy, or to apply these treatments in the clinic.

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Course Information

Upcoming course periods

June 4 – August 16, 2024 | Apply now through May 14

September 3 – November 15, 2024 | Application opens May 15
January 14 – March 28, 2025 | Application opens August 14


Course length

The course period is 10 weeks long. New lessons are released weekly, and material remains available until the course closes. Expect to spend a total of 15-20 hours for this course.


Course cost

US$995 for an individual course

Think others at your company would be interested? We offer group discounts and direct enrollment options – contact us to learn more.

Course Topics

Overview of Inflammatory Disease

  • What is Inflammation?
  • The Promise of Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

The Immunology of Inflammatory Disease

  • Autoimmunity, Chronic Inflammation, and Transplants
  • Allergies
  • Therapeutic Approaches
  • Clinical Linkage: Psoriasis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anti-Cytokine Therapies

  • Anti-TNF Therapies
  • Anti-IL-1 Therapies
  • Anti-IL-6 Therapies
  • Anti-IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 Therapies
  • Anti IL-17, IL-12, and IL-23 Therapies
  • Anti-CD25 Therapies
  • Clinical Linkage: Treatment of Psoriasis

Targeting Immune Cells, Migration, and Signaling

  • B Cell Depletion
  • Cell Migration Inhibitors
  • JAK Inhibitors
  • CTLA-4 Agonists
  • Anti-IgE and Anti-C5 Therapies
  • Novel Therapies
  • Clinical Linkage: Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wrap-up

  • The Future of Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

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Frequently asked questions

Who should take this course?

This course is appropriate for professionals in health care and life sciences whose work focuses on chronic inflammation and related diseases.

What do participants need to know to succeed in this course?

We recommend knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as knowledge of the fundamentals of immunology. This is an advanced course; for those who require more background in key immunology concepts, we offer HMX Fundamentals Immunology.

Not sure if you’re ready for an advanced course? Gauge your knowledge of immunology by taking this short quiz.

What is the time commitment?

Most people can expect to spend around 15–20 hours total, but this depends on your baseline knowledge, how carefully you take notes, and how seriously you take the assessments. Lessons from the courses are released weekly and remain available until the courses end, so you can work at your own pace. There is a final exam at the end of each course that can be taken any time during the final exam period.

Can participants earn certificates from Harvard Medical School?

There are two certification levels, based on participant scores:

  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Certificate of Completion