Syllabus
The course features expert-led lectures, each focusing on a specific topic. Please note that the order of lectures may be subject to change. The topics and corresponding experts are as follows:
Cell biology behind immunological processes (Jan Černý)
Mechanisms used by immune cells for migration (Miroslav Hons)
Histology behind immunological processes (Jan Černý)
Tissue homing, migration from and to (not only) lymphoid organs (Miroslav Hons)
Hematology: immune system development (Meritxell Alberich Jordà)
Hematooncology (Meritxell Alberich Jordà)
Central immune tolerance (Jan Dobeš)
Peripheral immune tolerance (Jan Dobeš)
Autoimmunity (Jan Dobeš)
Immune memory (Ondřej Štěpánek)
Ageing of the immune system (Ondřej Štěpánek)
Rational design of immunotherapies (Jan Frič)
Annotation
Functional Immunology is an advanced course designed for master's and PhD students, assuming a foundational understanding of immunology. It serves as an advanced course of the Master Immunology program, specifically building upon the knowledge gained in courses MB150P14E, MB150P15A, MB150P13, MB150P90E, and MB151P132.
The course aims to seamlessly integrate and apply knowledge obtained in above mentioned courses, illustrating the intricate nature of immune responses and how the immune system can be leveraged for cancer treatment. Additionally, students will delve deeper into cell and molecular biology, as well as functional histology, within the context of the immune system.