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Course, academic year 2025/2026
   
Progress in Molecular Virology - MB140P82
Title: Progress in Molecular Virology
Czech title: Pokroky v molekulární virologii
Guaranteed by: Department of Genetics and Microbiology (31-140)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2022
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: winter s.:oral
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unlimited
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Level: specialized
Note: enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Sandra Huerfano Meneses, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Kateřina Bruštíková, Ph.D.
Mgr. Martin Fraiberk, Ph.D.
RNDr. Lenka Horníková, Ph.D.
Sandra Huerfano Meneses, Ph.D.
Mgr. Václav Janovec
Boris Rjabčenko, Ph.D.
RNDr. Martina Saláková, Ph.D.
RNDr. Jiří Zahradník, Ph.D.
Co-requisite : MB140P41
Annotation -
This course focuses on significant recent findings in the field of virology as published in leading scientific journals during recent years. Every lecture will be given by experts in the respective topics.

Examples of topics include:
The interplay between viruses and innate immunity,Superinfections,Recent developments in vaccines,Advanced techniques for virus visualization,Progress in HIV and HBV, Polyomaviruses research
New and emerging viruses.

The course is designed to be highly interactive; student comments and questions are encouraged throughout the lessons
Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (09.03.2026)
Literature -

 Recommended new origin scientific papers and reviews related to the suggested topics.

Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (09.03.2026)
Requirements to the exam -

The most important components of the grading are consistent attendance and correctly answering the control questions at the end of each session. Additionally, students are expected to gain some prior knowledge of each topic before class; this preparation is essential for active participation and for successfully responding to the assessment questions.

Requirements for Completion

  • Mandatory attendance: A minimum attendance rate of 80% (at least 10 classes) is strictly required-- only specific, well-documented exceptions will be considered upon formal justification.

  • Grading -assessment: Students will be evaluated based on their responses to the post-lecture assessment questions. A 60% success rate in answering these questions correctly is required.

  • Remediation: Students who fail to meet the 60% threshold must complete a 15-minute oral presentation on a topic selected by the lead instructor to fulfill the course requirements.

Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (09.03.2026)
Syllabus -

This course consists of 13 specialized lectures delivered by expert virologists with extensive experience in the specific fields outlined in the annotations. The curriculum is structured into four core thematic blocks: innate immunity, viral pathogenesis, methodological advances, and updates on human pathogens. To ensure both engagement and mastery of these complex topics, students are required to answer two assessment questions at the conclusion of each session. Active participation through questions and comments is highly encouraged.

Preparation and Participation

A complete list of topics for all 13 lectures will be provided to students during the first class. This is intended to allow students to prepare in advance by reading a review or a recent scientific article related to the upcoming topic, thereby fostering more robust participation and discussion during the sessions.

Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (09.03.2026)
Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the latest breakthroughs in molecular virology, including novel viral discovery and the mechanisms of emerging viruses.
  2. Analyze current developments in virus-host interactions, specifically regarding viral entry, intracellular sorting, viral egress, and the role of host restriction factors.
  3. Appraise new methodological and technological approaches used in contemporary virological research.
  4. Differentiate between established virological principles and newly emerging paradigms presented in current primary literature.
Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
 
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