University of Oxford, University of Oxford, UK
14 - 15 March 2007
As well as offering a path through the immunology maze, the course will emphasize the R&D opportunities for therapeutic intervention that arise from recent advances in immunology, for example the use of therapeutic antibodies and recombinant molecules as potential drug treatments. After the introductory session, each lecture will begin by covering the basic concepts of a particular area of immunology; these will then be developed in such a way that participants are rapidly brought an understanding of the most recent findings. Who is it for?
This course will be valuable to people with backgrounds in a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, pharmaceutical R&D and biotechnology. It will be of benefit to all researchers and managers involved in drug discovery and development as well as academics. It has been specifically designed both for those who are new to immunology and for those who already have some understanding but wish to update their knowledge. Day 1 1100 - 1115 Introduction to the course
1115 - 1245 Session 1: A map of the immune system; the response to infection (Kathryn Wood)
1245 - 1300 Session 1: Questions and Discussion (Kathryn Wood)
1300 - 1400 LUNCH
1400 - 1445 Session 2: Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules (Kathryn Wood)
1445 - 1530 Session 3: Antigen processing and presentation (Kathryn Wood)
1530 - 1545 Sessions 2 & 3: Questions and Discussion (Kathryn Wood)
1545 - 1615 TEA
1615 - 1700 Session 4: The antigen receptors and generation of the antigen receptor repertoire (Kathryn Wood)
1700 Review and Discussion (Kathryn Wood) Day 2 1000 - 1045 Session 5: Antigen presenting cells and costimulation (Kathryn Wood)
1045 - 1115 Session 6: The role of adhesion molecules in immunity (Kathryn Wood)
1115 - 1130 Sessions 5 & 6: Questions and Discussion (Kathryn Wood)
1130 - 1200 COFFEE
1200 - 1300 Session 7: Cytokines (Kathryn Wood)
1300 - 1400 LUNCH (Kathryn Wood)
1400 - 1500 Session 8: Cytokine regulation and Immune function (Fiona Powrie)
1500 - 1515 Session 7 & 8: Questions and Discussion
1515 - 1600 Session 9: Tolerance and Autoimmunity (Fiona Powrie)
1600 - 1700 TEA - Review and Discussion (Fiona Powrie / Kathryn Wood)
|