Advanced Topics in Leveraging Fc-mediated Antibody Functions

Catalog description

Topics covered will include how the genetic and functional properties of the antibody Fc regions and their counterpart Fc-receptors can impact and be exploited to treat and prevent infections or cancer. The course will also cover design strategies to improve the Fc-mediated functions of monoclonal antibodies used for passive protection and treatment, as well as for vaccines to induce Fc-mediated antibody functions in active immunization strategies. The course is targeted for post-prelim students interested in state-of-the-art studies in immune responses to pathogens and malignancy.