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MIMM 509 Inflammatory Processes

Description

This seminar/reading and conference course concentrates on the innate immune response, autoimmunity, and current research into the inflammatory response, areas not adequately covered by the other immunology courses presented at the University. Given in conjunction with the Division of Experimental Medicine, this course promotes interactions between guest researchers (from McGill and other universities) and students. Please note there is a cap of 17 students. Classes are given at the Lyman Duff Building

3 credits - Winter Term

Recommended Prerequisite: Immunology MIMM 314

Recommended Co-requisites: Cellular Immunology PHGY 513; Advanced Immunology MIMM 414

Lectures/Seminars: T 10:35 - 12:55

Location: Lyman Duff building, Room C14 (unless otherwise indicated)

mimm_509_2012_schedule_120711.pdf


Details

Course Coordinators

Dr. Joyce Rauch
Montreal General Hospital
Tel: (514) 934-1934, ext. 42149
Fax: (514) 934-8239
Email: joyce [dot] rauch [at] mcgill [dot] ca

Dr. John Di Battista
Royal Victoria Hospital
Tel: (514) 934-1934, ext. 34401
Fax: (514) 289-8542
Email: john [dot] dibattista [at] mcgill [dot] ca

Course Lecturers

Dr. Frank Beier
Dr. Mohit Kapoor
Dr. Amit Bar-Or
Dr. Timothy Brewer
Dr. Elizabeth Fixman
Dr. Ines Colmegna
Dr. Salman Qureshi

Evaluation

  • 20% on oral presentation
  • 20% term paper
  • 20% on presentation of the assigned papers
  • 20% on class participation
  • 20% on midterm examination

Readings

  • 2 assigned papers per session, TBA

Topics

  • cellular changes/response to injury
  • inflammatory mediators
  • acute phase response
  • spectrum of diseases with an inflammatory component

 

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