Track 6: Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infections
Neuroimmunology merges the fields of neurology, which focuses on the nervous system, and immunology, which examines the immune system. This discipline explores the interaction between these two complex systems throughout development, maintenance of balance, and responses to injury. A key objective of this growing area of research is to deepen our understanding of the causes of certain neurological diseases, many of which remain unexplained. Neuroimmunology is pivotal in developing new pharmacological treatments for various neurological conditions, advancing both diagnosis and therapeutic options.
- Fungal infections
- Parasitic infections
- Prion diseases
- Bacterial infections such as Lyme disease, tuberculosis, syphilis
- Brain abscess