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Course module: BMB404707
BMB404707
Clinical Immunology
Course info
Course codeBMB404707
EC3
Course goals
At the end of the course, the student is able to:

Knowledge
 
  1. relate immunological principles, clinical consequences, therapies and new developments of some disorders (Innate Immunodeficiencies and AIDS, Atopy and Autoimmune diseases, Transplantations and Tumor Immunology);
  2. render examples and principles of animal models, applied to rheumatological research and new therapies in rheumatic disorders;
  3. describe the role of regulatory T cells in atopy and autoimmune diseases;
  4. explain the mechanisms of (some types of) chronic inflammatory reactions;
  5. coherently describe the relationship between tumor and immune system of the host.
Skills
  1. present a coherent, clearly structured, critical survey of one or more scientific articles, at the level of a junior scientist;
Attitude
  1. demonstrate a critical and inquisitive attitude towards claims concerning animal models and immunopathogenetic concepts;
  2. engage into respectful interactions/discussions with other students.
Content
Period (from – till): 11 September 2017 - 22 September 2017

Course coordinator: Dr. Andries Bloem

Faculty
Dr. Andries Bloem (course content)
Dr. Edward Knol (course content)
Dr. Kristin Denzer (registration course)

Course description
Deficiency or deregulation of the immune system can lead to a kaleidoscope of clinical features which are genetically determined or induced by infections or cancer therapy.

During this course, lectures and tutorials will focus on four main topics:

1. Immunodeficiencies
2. Autoimmune diseases and atopy
3. Transplantation
4. Tumor Immunology

Literature/study material used:
Mandatory:
Immunology: Kuby et al. 6th edition, 2006, W.H. Freeman & Company

Useful other books:
Robbinson - Pathologic Basic of Disease, Alberts - Molecular Biology of the Cell

Registration:
Automatically for students I&I, together with acceptance for programme.
Other students apply via the studyguide.

Contact:
Dr. Andries Bloem (course content): A.Bloem@umcutrecht.nl
I&I Secretariat (registration course & Osiris): secretary.iimaster@umcutrecht.nl

Mandatory for students in own Master’s programme:
Yes

Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
Admittance only in exceptional cases for students with an internship in the field of Clinical Immunology
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