About this course

This course gives you a fundamental understanding of how our immune system functions. You are introduced to the cells and factors which mediate the various types of innate and adaptive immune responses. The course also covers clinically relevant topics such as allergic reactions, tumor immunology, and immunology of infections. Examples of therapeutic and prophylactic interventions arising from the latest advances in immunology such as CAR T-cells for cancer treatment and vaccine candidates for SARS-CoV-2, are used to illustrate these concepts.

Syllabus

Fall 2026 – Section A

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Fall 2026 – Section B

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Prerequisites

One year of biology, one course in either molecular biology or genetics, and one chemistry course, all at university level.

Faculty

Timothy Mark Doherty

PhD., Immunobiology, Auckland University School of Medicine 1990. Statens Serum Institut, Coordinator for Research, Strategy, 2004 – 2011. Medical Advisor, Vaccines. GSK  2011 – 2015. Senior Medical Manager. GSK 2015 – 2024. With DIS since 2024.

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