Enrolment in Master´s programme Molecular Biomedicine

Competencies:
++ comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of immunology and inflammation
++ deepened knowledge of clinical aspects of diseases
++ systematic understanding in the therapy diseases
  + interdisciplinary thinking
  + critical and analytical thinking
++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature
++ data presentation and discussion (written and spoken)
++ teamwork
  + time management

The module focuses on dermatology, immunology and inflammation.

Lectures:
Fundamentals of immunology and inflammation

Seminars:
Worked examples of major inflammatory diseases (e.g. allergies, infections, autoimmune diseases) and advanced therapeutic concepts.

Exercises:
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to prepare presentations in small working groups where they critically evaluate current research regarding specific examples of inflammatory diseases and their therapy (problem-orientated learning)

Textbooks: Janeway's Immunobiology; Authors: Kenneth Murphy, Casey Weaver; 2016 (9th Edition; Garland Science), Cellular and Molecular Immunology; Authors: Abul Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai; 2017 (9^th Edition; Elsevier) Example review article: Siebenhaar F, Redegeld FA, Bischoff SC, Gibbs BF, Maurer M. Mast Cells as Drivers of Disease and Therapeutic Targets. Trends Immunol. 2018 Feb;39(2):151-162. doi: 10.1016/j.it.2017.10.005

graded: written examination (60 min, 60%), coursework (short review in English in the style "News and Views" article, 40%)
ungraded: formative feedback given for presentations