Understanding autoimmune diseases and identifying molecular targets that either slow or stop disease progression is critical for the development of novel and effective therapies that improve patient quality of life. This course will incorporate some case-based learning to provide an advanced overview of autoimmune diseases and their treatments. Each lecture will include an in-depth study of a process related to autoimmunity or of a selected autoimmune disease. One of the main learning outcomes of this course is to develop key transferable skills in team-based learning, oral communication, and group discussions.