2. Targeting clinicians and students
Immunopaedia.org is an open-access online platform freely available for learning and teaching immunology.
Targeting clinicians and students
Our mission is to promote knowledge and research in the field of immunology worldwide.

3. History
Launched in 2005 with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aid Foundation
To provide an easy-to-understand summary of the effects of HIV infection on the immune system to facilitate improvement in clinical practice.
Developed real-life clinical cases in which knowledge of Immunology play a part ‘demystifying’ the science.
Aimed at improving engagement between core immunology and clinical practice
Immunopaedia has progressed to include more general immunology knowledge
In 2010 awarded the Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE) a first for a South African initiative
is the

4. Immunopaedia Goal 1:
To impart immunology knowledge through over 54 clinical case studies.
These actual cases allow one immunological concept to be highlighted.

5. Clinical Cases – Infectious Diseases – I have spots and my skin burns

6. A case of scaly annular plaques

7. Immunopaedia Goal 2
To offer teaching and learning resources in immunology.
Online Courses:
Core Immunology Modules

8. Immunopaedia Goal 2
To offer teaching and learning resources in immunology.
IUIS funded Courses:

9. IUIS pre-course material
6 weeks before a course – on-line material: core immunology and thematic modules:

10. ImmunoKenya – an example:

11. Pre-course Evaluation: Multiple Choice Questions
Need to score 75% prior to the course on all
core modules
Need to score 75% on 4 themed modules
First day of course, split into groups and each
group works together on modules not completed

12. ImmunoKenya: 24th September 2018

13. Immunopaedia Goals
Non-IUIS funded courses:

14. Immunopaedia Goal 3
To supply information on treatment and diagnostics with a focus specifically on infectious diseases.

15. Other Sections Glossary Explain immunological and scientific terms
Tooltips of glossary terms on all pages – hover to view explanation/definition

16. Breaking News Articles
Staff writers at Immunopaedia report on current immunology research worldwide two times a week.
Since 2016 we have published over 300 Breaking News articles.

17. Written Interview – Pierre Van Damme
Interviews
Written Interview – Pierre Van Damme

18. Audio Interview – Clara Gorodezky
Interviews
Audio Interview – Clara Gorodezky

19. Immunopaedia Ambassadors
In 2017 Immunopaedia launched the Ambassadors programme creating a network of IUIS scholars alumni.
67 Ambassadors from across the world

20. Immunopaedia Ambassadors
These early-career immunologists support Immunopaedia by broadening the global network of immunology and are responsible for representing and promoting the Immunopaedia website in their home countries and institutions.
To become an Immunopaedia ambassador, please contact our Communications Office at: cheleka.m

21. Social Media Facebook facebook.com/immunopaedia
Twitter twitter.com/immunopaedia
Reach a wider audience with our content, particularly students who prefer to gain news from social media.
Social media content also encourages links and exposure to our website in different arenas.
We post our Breaking News, Case study of the Week, Immunologist of the Month and other relevant immunology news and articles on our social media sites.
YouTube – Video interviews

22. Immunopaedia YouTube channel

23. Monthly newsletter
Monthly newsletter sent to subscribers who sign up on Immunopaedia website and Facebook
Over 1,900 subscribers – more signing up every day
August Newsletter – 45.1% Open Rate and 10.5% Click Rate
Content:
Interesting facts
Popular new articles
Events
Site news/updates
Case study of the month
Immunologist of the month
Interview of the month
Ambassador of the month

25. User Statistics
Over 17,200 Unique Visitors in August 2018 from across the world and our visits keep increasing every month
We have contact with over 1,900 subscribers in our monthly newsletter and more are signing up each day
Our Immunopaedia Twitter has 303 followers keeps growing
We run a popular Facebook page facebook.com/Immunopaedia where we have 480 followers and expect more

27. Oversight and Governance

28. Immunopaedia:ImmunoPharmacology
Case-Studies
Focus on treatment associated with the case - expanding on the pharmacological targets of the treatment
Include therapeutics for molecular interactions associated with the case
Link with Diseases (ImmunoPharm), Immunopaedia will provide more information on disease
Treatment & Diagnostics
More information provided on drug interactions and diagnostic tests – ImmunoPharm
Immunology and Online Courses
Linked with Processes & Cell Types (ImmunoPharm) Immunopaedia will provide more information on immunological process
On page links
Relevant ImmunoPharm (Targets & Ligands) content linked on Immunopaedia pages

29. Immunopaedia:ImmunoPharmacology
News
Articles on each platform
Useful Links(ImmunoPharm)/Collaborations
Link and Bio
Social Media
Interaction, RT’s, Likes and Comments

30. Acknowledgements Bon Holtak Cheleka Mpande Michelle Letarte
Immunopaedia SC
IUIS Education Committee
IUIS