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551-1143-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Analysis of Human T and B Cell Responses to Infectious Agents

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Federica Sallusto, Dr. Roger Geiger, Dr. Daniela Latorre
Number of participants limited to 15. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:23

Abstract

Students actively participate in ongoing research projects on the analysis of human T and B cell response to pathogens and vaccines. They will be tutored in small groups by doctoral students and postdocs. In a lecture series, the theoretical background for the projects will be provided and the students will have the opportunity to present their projects and discuss recent publications.

Objective

To learn current methodologies in human immunology through experimental work in the lab. To learn current concepts through lectures and discussion of original papers. Requirement for obtaining the credit points: oral presentation of the research project in a ppt format.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Analysis of Human T and B Cell Responses to Infectious Agents
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the autumn semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI E 392)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI E 392)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI E 392)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI E 392)
100 h semesterly

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