Vaccine and Antiviral Development.

Catalog description

This course will focus on modern approaches to combat and immunize against dangerous viruses. Students will explore current topics in vaccine and antiviral design from proof-of-concept testing in the lab to clinical trial. This course reinforces advanced concepts in immunology, virology, and molecular biology, and would be useful for students interested in careers in health care or biomedical research. Some background knowledge of virology and/or immunology are recommended but not required. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Biology and one semester of Microbiology or approval of instructor. Some background knowledge of virology and/or immunology are recommended but not required.