551-1171-00L  Immunology: from Milestones to Current Topics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2020
LecturersB. Ludewig, N. C. Joller, J. Kisielow, C. Münz, A. Oxenius, L. Tortola, M. van den Broek
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractImmunology: from Milestones to Current Topics 2020
Learning objectiveThe 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.
ContentMilestones and current grand topics in immunology: B cells, innate immunity, antigen presentation, tumor immunity, T cells, myeloid cells and stromal cells.
Lecture notesOriginal and review articles will be distributed by the lecturer.
LiteratureLiteraturunterlagen werden vor Beginn des Kurses auf folgender website zugänglich sein: Moodle Course https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=13066