Advanced Immunology (VU Amstel Academie)

Information about the course Advanced Immunology.

Goal:

This course aims to further extend participant’s knowledge of recent developments in immunology and to improve the understanding of key scientific questions and approaches in immunological research.

Format:

This two-week, full-time course runs once a year. One week is spent at the VU University Medical Center (VUmc), the other at Sanquin. Lectures are given on selected topics by a variety of national experts, but also by some excellent international speakers. The lectures are combined with discussions on immunological topics, master classes and social activities.

Scheduled dates:

January 27 thru February 7, 2020.

    Content:

    Topics include: molecules (MHC, antigen receptors, co-stimulatory molecules, adhesion molecules), mediators (cytokines, chemokines, hormones), and cells (T and B lymphocytes, antigen-presenting cells, natural immune cells) involved in immune responses; antigen processing; regulation of immune responses; effector mechanisms; infectious diseases, cancer, autoimmunity and allergy.

    Target audience:

    AMC PhD candidates with a good basic knowledge of immunology (Cuby, Janeway), as obtained during graduate training. It is advised that PhD candidates attend this course in the first year of their PhD projects.

      Language:

      The course is given in English.

      Certificate:

      To qualify for the certificate, a participant must attend all lectures and workshops, and complete all assignments satisfactorily. Attendance is registered.

      Study load:

      80 hours, which is comparable to 2.9 ECTS points.

      Number of participants:

      Maximum 60 per course.

      Costs:

      The costs are published at VU Amstel Academie.

      Course committee:

      • Mw. B. Blom / Dept. of Medical Biology (AMC) / tel. +31 (0)20 - 566 8105.
      • Dr. M.A. Nolte / Adaptive Immunity Lab; Department of Hematopoiesis (Sanquin Research) / tel. +31 (0)20 - 512 3377.
      • Dr. JMM den Haan/ Dept. of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology (VUmc) / tel. +31 (0)20 - 444 8058.

      Application:

      Only through online registration at VU Amstel Academie. E-mails will not be processed.

      To receive the flyer and registration link, please send an e-mail to events@vumc.nl. The mailing is sent in October/November.

      More information:

      VU Amstel Academie / tel. +31 (0)20 - 444 8444.

      Contact:

      AMC Graduate School
      E-mail: graduateschool@amc.nl
      Tel: +31 (0)20 - 566 3108