Course content

The course covers central topics in immunology for students who already have a basic knowledge of immunology. The focus is on the immune system in disease situations where faulty B:T cell interactions are involved. Thus, central topics are allergy, autoimmunity and cancer immunology. Furthermore, attempts to manipulate the immune response are described.
The course also integrates general immunology and cell biology, with a focus on antigen presentation.
The topics are presented as lectures, and the students are required to read review articles as well as a textbook in immunobiology. Each student presents a research article for the group.

Learning outcome

After completing the course you will:

  • have a detailed understanding of lymphnode microanatomy and know how B and T cells encounter antigen and develops in different locations.
  • know antigenpresentation and autophagy on a detailed molecular level
  • understand immunology of mucosal surfaces and the interplay between commensal flora and and the immune system in the gut
  • have a in depth knowlege of the cellular and molecular basis for autoimmune disease and allergies.
  • have basic knowlegde of tumorimmunology and the development of novel recombinant antibodies for treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease
  • gain indept knowlegde of a relevant reaserch article and present this for the group.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

MBV4250 – Basic immunology and immunological techniques (discontinued) or corresponding knowledge.

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