Immunology (Immun)

Knowledge:
The course provides in-depth knowledge of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern the development, activation, regulation and integration of innate and adaptive immune responses in mammalian systems. Students will gain understanding of antigen recognition, MHC-restricted peptide presentation, lymphocyte development, immune receptor signaling pathways, and the regulation of effector and memory responses. The course further covers tissue-specific immunity, host–pathogen interactions, and the immunological basis of allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, vaccination and cancer.

Skills:
Students will acquire the ability to analyze and interpret complex immunological mechanisms and experimental data. This includes understanding how immune cells communicate and function in tissues; how immune responses are initiated, amplified and regulated; and how dysregulation leads to disease. Students will develop competencies in evaluation of experimental approaches such as flow cytometry, in vitro and in vivo models, organoid systems, and basic bioinformatics analyses.

Competences:
Through lectures, case-based instruction, journal club discussions and methodological exercises, students will be prepared to independently analyze immunological problems and integrate molecular insights with translational perspectives. Graduates of the course will be well qualified to engage in research within basic, translational or clinical immunology, and to contribute to immunology-related innovation in biotechnology.