Reimagining laboratory-based immunology education in the time of COVID-19

Immunology. 2021 Aug;163(4):431-435. doi: 10.1111/imm.13369. Epub 2021 Jun 6.

Abstract

The pandemic has brought challenges to teaching lab and research skills. Here Nigel Francis and colleagues explore the diverse approaches taken to replace lab-based immunology teaching, explain how networks of educators have driven this innovation and discuss the importance of retaining best practice into the future.

Keywords: higher education; immunology education; immunology toolkit; laboratory based teaching.

MeSH terms

  • Allergy and Immunology / education*
  • Biomedical Research / education*
  • COVID-19*
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction*
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Distance*
  • Humans
  • Laboratories*
  • Students*
  • Teaching*