Infection, Immunity and Regenerative medicine (Translational Research part)

Aim

In the translation research course Infection, Immunity and Tissue Repair, the molecular aspects of discriminating self from non-self, certain immune-related disorders (Crohn’s disease, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis) and an infectious disease (malaria) will be covered from bench to bedside. There will be a special emphasis on the clinical and fundamental aspects of these diseases, the burden for the patient, and the latest developments in diagnosis, therapies (e.g. tissue engineering) and prevention of these diseases.

Location & Organization

Organizer

NCMLS - Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences

Co-organizers

Radboud University Nijmegen

Course Director

Dr. B. van der Reijden

Faculty / Teachers

prof. dr. G.J. Adema
dr. B. van der Reijden

Location / venue

Nijmegen, Radboud Universiteit

Costs

Free for NCMLS students

Timing & Workload

Duration 6 days
ECTS points 2
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures and assignments

Examination yes

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

Remarks

This master's course of the Faculty of Medical Sciences consists of a Core Fundamental and Translational Research part, both can be followed by PhD students.

More Information

http://www.studiegids.science.ru.nl/2010/en/fmw/prospectus/Molmech/courses/course/22018/