Cancer Immunology.

Catalog description

The goal of this graduate-level course is to learn about recent advances in the field, acquire specialized knowledge and to develop a foundation of critical thinking skills in cancer immunology and immunoengineering. This course will cover new advances in using engineering approaches for modulating immune systems, including nanovaccines, microneedle devices, cancer immunotherapy antibody therapy and immunosurveillance. The course format will combine lectures and in-class discussion of assigned readings, with particular emphasis on state-of-the art research methods. Students should be familiar with modern concepts of immunology and should consult with the course director before enrolling.