BENG 100 - Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering
Lecture 09 - Biomolecular Engineering: Engineering of Immunity. Professor Saltzman talks about the importance of vaccines, and particularly the role of bioengineering in vaccine development. He first addresses the question of "what is a vaccine" and the role of the immune system. He then describes the biological basis, symptoms, and history of smallpox as a devastating disease worldwide, and how - starting with the work of Edward Jenner - an effective vaccine was systematically developed from cow lesions. Next, methods to deliver vaccine to a wide population are introduced. Finally, Professor Saltzman touches on the possible reemergence of smallpox as weapon for bioterrorism. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 09 - Biomolecular Engineering: Engineering of Immunity |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. Introduction |
| [00:04:42] | 2. Vaccine |
| [00:13:57] | 3. Smallpox and History of Early Vaccine Development |
| [00:29:06] | 4. History of Modern Smallpox Vaccinations |
| [00:41:28] | 5. Threat of Bioterrorism and Conclusion |
| References |
| Lecture 9 - Biomolecular Engineering: Engineering of Immunity Instructor: W. Mark Saltzman. Resources: Summary and key concepts: chapter 15 [pdf]. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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