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Course module: BMB507410
BMB507410
Vaccines
Course info
Course codeBMB507410
EC3
Course goals
At the conclusion of this course, the student is able to:

Knowledge
  1. relate immunological principles to the design and mode of action of vaccines;
  2. render examples of successful and less successful vaccines;
  3. understand the problems related to the development of vaccines for the so-called difficult diseases (HIV, Tb and malaria);
  4. understand the ethical and political dilemmas of modern vaccine development and policies;
  5. describe the vaccine related health risks;
Skills
  1. to develop and design a research project oriented towards development of a new vaccine;
  2. to discuss the pros and cons of new vaccines;
  3. to communicate expert knowledge related to introducing novel vaccines;
Attitudes
  1. to show a critical and perceptive attitude in relation to modern vaccines (public awareness, safety, efficacy, contribution to public health);
  2. to engage in respectful interactions/discussions with peers on ethical issues of vaccines.
Content
Period (from – till): 13-24 September 2021
 
Course coordinator: Prof. dr. Cécile van Els

Lecturer(s):
Prof. dr. Cécile van Els
Dr. Alice Sijts
 
Cécile van Els and Alice Sijts include the national vaccine symposium into this course. In total they invite approx. 30 speakers from UU, several Dutch Academic hospitals, RIVM and pharmaceutical companies.

Course description:
This course combines a state-of-the-art overview of the diverse facet’s of vaccines with a focused introduction to epidemiology of infectious diseases.
After two introductory days dealing with the basics and technologies of vaccinest, this course seeks an integration of vaccine related research and the dilemma’s of vaccine policies.
Important examples of infectious diseases are used to illustrate different aspects of vaccine design, technology, policy and ethical questions. Besides vaccines relevant for developed countries, attention will be given to vaccines more relevant for developing countries.
The course consists of a combination of lectures and tutorials. A visit to the Dutch Vaccine Institute (NVI) will be part of the course.

Literature/study material:
  • Primary literature
  • Kuby 6th edition, Chapter 19
Registration:
Automatically after acceptance to the programme.
Other students apply for this course via Osiris Student. More information about the registration procedure can be found here on the Studyguide.

Contact:
Prof. dr. Cécile van Els (course content); cecile.van.els@rivm.nl
I&I Secretariat (Course registration & Osiris); secretary.iimaster@umcutrecht.nl

Mandatory for students in own Master’s programme:
Yes
 
Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
Yes
 
Prerequisite knowledge:
Basic Immunology  - equivalent of content of BMW Infectie en Afweer
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