Advanced Topics in Infection and Immunity

Module code: MB7305

Module Outline

In spite of the global importance of infectious diseases, and the evolution of immune responses to combat and prevent such infections; microbiology and immunology originally evolved as separate disciplines. This module emphasises how the two disciplines have converged and aims to reinforce important bridging concepts between the two fields. This is done by using a series of research-based lectures and tutorials delivered by scientists and clinicians who work at the fore-front of research on interactions between pathogens, the immune system and the progression of infectious diseases.

In addition to lectures and tutorials, students will use student-led presentations, participation in an online discussion forum, and private study time to reinforce and extend their knowledge in these subject areas.

Topics

Advanced Microbiology

Pathogenicity Islands
Mycobacterial Lipids
Bacterial Secretion Systems
Polymicrobial Balance
Malaria and Parasitology
Malaria and the Phosphoproteome
Bacteriophages
Viral Infection
Prions

Advanced Immunology

Immune Privilege
Mucosal Tolerance
Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation and Renal Disease
Allergy and Asthma

Bridging concepts

Immune Deficiencies
Vaccines
Immune Therapies
Disease Transmission in TB
In vivo Survival Mechanisms of Bacteria
Tuberculosis Latency
Genetic Susceptibility to Infection
Bacteria and Mammalian Stress Signals
Complement in Health and Disease
Ethics in Infection and Immunity