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551-1171-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BIOL , D-HEST

Immunology: From Milestones to Current Topics

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Burkhard Ludewig, Prof. Dr. Natalia Pikor
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:30

Abstract

Milestones in Immunology: on old concepts and modern experiments

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 topics of innate immunity, antigen presentatino, B cells, thymus and T cells, cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, stromal cells, CNS immunity and tumor immunology.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Original and review articles will be distributed by the respective lecturer.

Literature

Literaturunterlagen werden vor Beginn des Kurses auf folgender website zugänglich sein: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=15568

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students will be assessed on their ability to evaluate how key discoveries contribute to core concepts in immunology. Each student will present a recent research paper, evaluating how its findings advance the field. This presentation will account for 50% of the final grade.Knowledge translation skills will be assessed through ongoing in-class assessments, contributing 5% of the final grade.A final written exam will account for the remaining 45% of the grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Immunology: From Milestones to Current Topics No time listed 2 h weekly

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