Lectures & Seminars

UZH Lectures

Cancer Immunotherapy Research

BIO258

Despite major therapeutic developments, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The recent advent of immunotherapies has brought hope for cure and survival for patients suffering from various cancers. These therapies are aimed at boosting patients’ immune system in order to enhance recognition and elimination of cancer cells. However, a significant proportion of the patients do not respond to the treatment and there is currently no way to predict for whom it will work or not. Furthermore, since these drugs are designed to modulate the immune system, they can induce autoimmune adverse effects, which, if not managed correctly, could lead to treatment discontinuation. During this course, the students will gain insight into translational research; focusing on the analysis of patients’ biopsies and mouse samples trough molecular and cellular biology techniques, in order to answer crucial clinical questions aiming at improving therapeutic strategies.

Biomedicine II

BME246

Course topics: Bone and Cartilage, adipose tissue, skin, thermoregulation, adaption to work and exercise, sleep, circadian rhythm, diabetes, introduction into working with animals, introduction into principles of pharmacology

Translational Medicine: Infection & Immunity

BIO684

WIP Seminar

Thursdays, 11:00 - 12.00h

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