Course content
Lecture:
Our immune system protects us very efficiently against a wide range of different pathogens and toxins. Over the last 150 years, advances in immunology have revolutionised our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune defence.
This module serves as an introduction to the basics of immunology and covers the following topics:
• The origin, structure and molecular function of the cells of the innate and acquired immune systems
• Molecular mechanisms of ‘self’ tolerance, infection and immunity
• The interactions of tumours with the immune system
Recordings of all lectures will be made available via Moodle after the respective attendance date.
Seminar:
The seminar for the module will take place online after the in-person sessions.
During the online seminar, students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge through a guest lecture from clinical practice and will be informed about possible career options in science and research and the scientific publication process. Lecture videos will be made available to students. These will then be reflected upon with the students in a final session. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the final exam.
Expected number of participants
20 to 50 students.
Online offerings
Moodle
- Lehrende: Martina Anzaghe
- Lehrende: Stefan Schülke