Christian Münz: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Christian Münz (Professor Universität Zürich (UZH)) |
| Address | Universität Zürich Winterthurerstrasse 190 Experimentelle Immunologie Y44 J05 8057 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| christian.muenz@biol.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.immunology.uzh.ch/en/researchunit/immunobiology.html |
| Department | Biology |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 551-1117-00L | Cutting Edge Topics: Immunology and Infection Biology Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module BIO636 at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link | 2 credits | 1S | A. Oxenius, B. Becher, C. Halin Winter, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, C. Münz, L. Tortola, A. Trkola, M. van den Broek | |
| Abstract | Weekly seminar about cutting edge topics in immunology and infection biology. Internationally renowned experts present their current research followed by an open discussion. | ||||
| Learning objective | Weekly seminar about cutting edge topics in immunology and infection biology. Internationally renowned experts present their current research followed by an open discussion. The aim of this course is to confront students with current research topics and with scientific presentation. The course offers the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge about diverse topics which are often only briefly touched in the concept courses and to engage in discussion with experts in the field. | ||||
| Content | Immunology and infection biology. The specific topics are variable and depend each semester on the list of invited experts. | ||||
| 551-1171-00L | Immunology: from Milestones to Current Topics | 4 credits | 2S | B. Ludewig, N. C. Joller, J. Kisielow, C. Münz, A. Oxenius, L. Tortola, M. van den Broek | |
| Abstract | Immunology: from Milestones to Current Topics 2020 | ||||
| Learning objective | The course will cover the current grand topics in immunology: B cells, innate immunity, antigen presentation, tumor immunity, T cells, myeloid cells and stromal cells. For each topic two or four hours will be allocated. Historical milestone papers will be presented by the tutor/lecturer providing an overview on the development of the theoretical framework and critical technological advances. The students will read the historical milestone papers and contribute to the discussion. In the second part of the lecture, students will present recent high impact research papers that have emerged from the landmark achievements of the previously discussed milestone concepts. | ||||
| Content | Milestones and current grand topics in immunology: B cells, innate immunity, antigen presentation, tumor immunity, T cells, myeloid cells and stromal cells. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Original and review articles will be distributed by the lecturer. | ||||
| Literature | Literaturunterlagen werden vor Beginn des Kurses auf folgender website zugänglich sein: Moodle Course https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=13066 | ||||