Immunology and Infectious Diseases (2026/2027: Semester 2 – Spring)

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:

  1. describe the main processes in infection and immunology.
  2. link clinical signs and symptoms to molecular pathogenesis.
  3. read recent primary research papers and judge the validity of arguments and conclusions in these papers.
  4. formulate a research project.
  5. discuss the integration of different biomedical aspects within a specific theme of interest.

Vakinhoudelijk

Infectious diseases and disorders of immunity are continuous threats to the lives and wellbeing of humans. Studying fundamental processes of immunology such as the recognition of antigen, development of mature lymphocyte receptor repertoires, and adaptive immune response is crucial for understanding how the human body deals with the invasion of microorganisms on a daily basis. Thus, the first part of this course examines infectious disease-oriented problems related to the function and biology of microorganisms, molecular pathogenesis of infections, microbial virulence and therapy resistance, interactions between host and microorganisms, and inflammation and tissue damage. Then, we will switch to clinical immunology where the immune system is either not (entirely) functional or deregulated. Well-known examples are hypersensitivities e.g. allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immune deficiencies like AIDS.
The second part of the course focusses on a research grant application written in group work. The academic skills of writing, reviewing and presenting are developed while students are dealing consecutively with three different topics (e.g. tumorimmunology, vaccines, antigen-presentation).
Format
Introductions, presentations and group discussions take place during class. In addition to attending class, students study the basic principles in immunology and infection guided by lectures, questions and readings. The second part of the course consists of project work in small groups formulating a grant application, critically reviewing the application of another group and presenting a third one at a symposium Some of the activities will need to be given in a hybrid or online form due to the current situation.

Werkvormen

UCU sci 3 course

Toetsing

class participation (individual)

Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75

clinical case study (individual)

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

grant application project (group)

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

written exam (individual)

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

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Voorkennis

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Voertalen

  • Engels

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Tentamens

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Verplicht materiaal

  • BOEK
    Abbas AK, Lichtman AH, Pillai S. Basic Immunology : Functions and Disorders of the Abbas AK, Lichtman AH, Pillai S. Basic Immunology : Functions and Disorders of the Immune System. Seventh ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023. e-book available from clinical key / UBU
  • BOEK
    Patrick R. Murray, PhD, F(AAM), F(IDA); Ken S. Rosenthal, PhD; Michael A. Pfaller, MD, F(CAP), F(AAM), F(IDSA): Medical Microbiology, tenth edition, 2026 Elsevier. E-book available via clinical key: Medical Microbiology - ClinicalKey
  • BOEK
    Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Tenth edition, 2021, Elsevier, E-book available via clinical key: Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease - ClinicalKey

Aanbevolen materiaal

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Coördinator

dr. R. Pandit r.pandit@umcutrecht.nl

Docenten

dr. E.M. Delemarre E.M.Delemarre@umcutrecht.nl

Inschrijving

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