Course Molecular Immunology

The course B226/09 Molecular Immunology is being offered by the Graduate School of Health, Aarhus University, spring 2022.

Criteria for participation: University degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, or Master’s degree in other fields and/or postgraduate research fellows (PhD students and research-year medical students).

Aim: The aim of the course is to give some insights into the molecular mechanisms of immunology.

Learning outcomes: Based on the selected examples presented in the course, a the student should

1. Receive a better understanding of how functions of the immune system is studied at the molecular level
2. Understand the connection between molecular mechanisms and immunodeficiencies
3. Understand the connection between molecular mechanisms and chronic inflammation disorders and how to treat them
4. Receive a better understanding of the connection between cancer and functions of the immune system, including cancer therapy
5. Be able to better contemplate quantitative aspects of molecular mechanisms and functions of the immune system

Content: In the past 20 years, a vast expansion has been achieved in the possibilities of treating diseases where the immune system is involved in pathogenic mechanisms. Historically immunotherapy was largely focused on vaccination to fight microbial infections. More recently it has become possible to attenuate the immune response in chronic inflammation disorders, in particular through the use of "biological therapy". Here the pharmacologically active ingredient is often function-blocking monoclonal antibodies, which targets molecular mechanisms of the inflammatory response in a highly specific manner. Similar approaches also now play a role in cancer treatment.

By presenting research made in Aarhus University the lecture course will present both methodological aspects of research in the inflammatory response as well as up-to-date scientific findings. In this way participants may both acquire insight on recent scientific developments as well as being offered the opportunity of networking with local researchers and students with shared research interests.

In addition to the lectures, time is allocated after each presentation to permit a thorough discussion between students and the presenter.

Instructors: Various

Venue: Kollokvierum Øst (1268-218), Vennelyst Blvd. 4, 8000 Aarhus C

Participation in the course is without cost for:

• PhD students, Research Year students and Research Honours Programme students from Aarhus University
• PhD students enrolled at partner universities of the Nordoc collaboration
• PhD students from other institutions in the open market agreement for PhD courses

Course dates:

• 19 April 2022 09:00 - 16:00
• 20 April 2022 09:00 - 16:00
• 21 April 2022 09:00 - 16:00