2015 VAM: 5101 - Dangerous Allergens: New Insights
This recording summarizes new insights into what makes an allergen an allergen, emphasizing interactions between allergens and the innate immune system.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 1.50
CE: 1.50
Credit must be claimed by June 30, 2017. Any credit request on or after July 1, 2017 will be subject to an administrative fee.
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Target Audience
Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how structural biology is providing insights into allergenicity
2. Discuss beyond proteases: allergen-specific activation of innate immunity
3. Identify pollens and oxidants: a dangerous pro-allergic combination
Prof. Sanjiv Sur, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Dr. David B. Corry, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Prof. Ronald Van Ree, PhD FAAAAI, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Available Credit
- 1.50 AttendanceAttendance credit.
- 1.50 CECE credit.
- 1.50 CMECME credit.