Virology

Catalog description

This course will explore fundamental aspects of viral biology including viral replication strategies, structural attributes, virus evolution and tactics used by viruses to evade host immune responses. Several currently relevant viruses will be discussed in detail to explore how molecular features of viruses impact human disease. In addition, we will discuss the broader applications of virology with particular emphasis on viruses and cancer, the use of viruses in vaccine approaches and gene therapy, targeting bacterial infections with bacteriophage and newly emerging viruses. In addition to lecture material, students will critically read and discuss primary virological literature.