Advanced Immunology

In this course students will be introduced to recent advances in immunology and emerging themes in immunology research via short introductory lectures and in-depth readings from the current primary literature. Topics for in-class discussion will include transplantation tolerance, mucosal immunity, vaccine biology, tumor immunology, immunogenetics, neuroimmunology, antibody engineering, and microbiome-immunity interactions. Students will critically assess the published literature via weekly response papers, active participation in small group discussions, student-led journal club presentations, and a final written project. (BIOL 0280 or equivalent, or Instructor Approval.)