Fundamentals of Cancer Immunotherapy

Fundamentals of Cancer Immunotherapy focus on how are understanding of the relationship of cancer with the host immune system has allowed the development of a new generation of therapies. The course will be delivered by lecture/seminar and group discussions. The course covers contemporary knowledge of tumor-immune cell interactions, and the principles of immunotherapeutic approaches currently being applied in the clinic and in development. The course is designed so that students will view cancer immunotherapy through a range of different lenses; from intricate molecular details to cellular ecosystems and organismal effects. Lecture materials will provide detailed descriptions of the basic concepts involved and original research articles will be used to help develop critical thinking in the cancer immunotherapy field. Recommended Prerequisites: At least two of the following or their equivalents: BIOL 0280 , BIOL 0500 , BIOL 0470 , BIOL 0530 , BIOL 1290