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