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Advances in Immunology - MPGS0137
Title: Advances in Immunology
Czech title: Pokroky v imunologii
Guaranteed by: Department of Cell Biology (31-151)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2025
Semester: both
E-Credits: 0
Hours per week, examination: 2/0, C [HT]
Capacity: 10
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Is provided by: MB150P78A
Explanation: Nahrazuje MB150P78.Subscribe to the Moodle e-learning course. You will get updates by email.You might enroll both in winter and summer semester, repetitively.
Note: you can enroll for the course repeatedly
course is intended for doctoral students only
enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: doc. Mgr. Jan Dobeš, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Tomáš Brabec, Ph.D.
prof. RNDr. Jan Černý, Ph.D.
doc. Mgr. Jan Dobeš, Ph.D.
Mgr. Natálie Fikarová
RNDr. Veronika Kanderová, Ph.D.
Irina Ribeiro Bas
Mgr. Matouš Vobořil, Ph.D.
Annotation -
This "indefinite" course brings cutting-edge topics selected by the lecturers to students. Important achievements published in high-ranked journals are first reviewed in the overview lecture and later discussed during the Journal Club by students themselves in the second turn with special attention to the details of scientific methods, experiment design, data interpretation and visualization. The topic is uniquely selected by the lecturer for each lesson.
Last update: Dobeš Jan, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2024)
Literature -

Active participation in discussion based on primary paper reading are essentails of the lessons. Recent publications are selected for journals such as Science, Nature, Cell, Immunity, Nature Immunology, PNAS, Journal of Immunology, Blood, PLoS Pathogens, Journal of Experimental Medicine, or reviews from Nature Reviews and Annual Reviews series,

Last update: Dobeš Jan, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2024)
Requirements to the exam -

To receive credit, active participation in the introductory lessons, thorough reading of the recommended articles, and their discussion during the following Journal Clubs led by the lecturers are required. Given the uniqueness of each lesson, student attendance is expected at all lessons and journal clubs. The minimum attendance required to receive credit is 80%.

Last update: Dobeš Jan, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (26.06.2025)
Syllabus -

Lectures are held in English.

Please sign up to the e-learning course on Moodle (the link is provided in the upper part of the site) where all the updates can be found.

Last update: Dobeš Jan, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (03.09.2024)
Learning outcomes -

1. Analysis and Comprehension of Current Knowledge (Analyze, Understand)

The student conducts a comprehensive analysis (Analyze) and explains (Understand) the key molecular and cellular mechanisms that form the basis of the latest discoveries published in prestigious immunology journals. They categorize (Analyze) and describe currently discussed topics.

2. Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature (Analyze, Evaluate)

The student critically analyzes (Analyze) the structure, methodology, data, and conclusions of currently significant scientific articles in immunology. They compare (Analyze) and distinguish the experimental techniques used (e.g., single-cell sequencing, advanced experimental models, in vivo imaging) and evaluate (Evaluate) their validity and contribution to the given discovery.

3. Synthesis and Data Interpretation (Create, Apply)

The student synthesizes (Create) information from various scientific sources and interprets (Apply) newly acquired data within the broader context of existing immunological theories and models. They propose (Create) a hypothetical experimental continuation or expansion of the studied research, with the aim of answering unresolved questions (Create).

4. Evaluation of Clinical and Translational Impact (Evaluate)

The student evaluates (Evaluate) the translational potential and clinical impact of the advancements studied. They weigh the pros and cons (Evaluate) and assess (Evaluate) the ethical or methodological challenges associated with transferring laboratory findings into clinical practice.

5. Presentation and Communication Skills (Apply, Create)

The student clearly and effectively communicates (Apply) and presents (Create) complex scientific topics and analyses of scientific articles in the English language. They respond to critical questions (Evaluate) regarding the presented content and lead (Apply) a professional discussion with colleagues.

Last update: Dobeš Jan, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (06.01.2026)
 
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