Microorganisms and immunity

Teacher(s)

Coutelier Jean-Paul;

Language

French

Prerequisites

Pre-requisite : Basic knowledge in immunology and microbiology.

Main themes

Through articles from the litterature, the recent knowledge in anti-infectious immunity will be examined. That includes major cells and molecules involved in these mechanisms, recent vaccination methods, and the consequences of infections on concomitant diseases with an immune component.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	To increase knowledge on the particularities of immune responses against pathogens ; allow to follow and to criticize the litterature.

Content

The approach will be based on an analysis of the litterature, in animal experimental models (mostly mouse) and in humans (AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, parasites'). After the teacher's presentation, students will be required to participate (articles critical reading, data interpretation based on the course given the previous week).
The course analyze anti-infectious immunity through critical reading of articles.

Teaching methods

Each module consist in a teacher'presentation followed by a critical reading of an article by the students.

Evaluation methods

Critical reading of an article to analyze in the context of the course.

Bibliography

Résumé de cours 29p + diapositives projetées au cours disponibles sur Moodle.

Faculty or entity

SBIM