The aim is to aquire the knowledge necessary to understand the latest and most important scientific developments in the fields of regenerative medicine and tumor immunotherapy.
Course Prerequisites
Embryology, Histology and Anatomy modules (integrated course 'Structure of the Body'), Genetics and Biochemistry modules (integrated course 'Living Molecules') and Immunology module (integrated course 'Biology of Disease').
Teaching Methods
Lessons
Assessment Methods
Written test.
Texts
Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice Textbook, 2nd Ed. https://www.sitcancer.org/research/sitc-immunotherapy-books/cancer-immunotherapy-principles-practice
Contents
1. Development of immune cells 2. Components of tumor microenvironment 3. CAR-immunocytes 4. Immune checkpoint blockade and hot/cold tumor 5. Stem cell technology 6. Advance of organoid technology and its application in cancer research 7. Immune cell engineering
1. Stem cell technology 2a. Stem cells and degenerative diseases 2b. Engineering of epithelial, nerve and muscle cells. 3a. Stem cells and tumors (the tumor microenvironment, immune checkpoints, organoid technology and its applications) 3b. CAR-immunocytesImmune cell engineering 3c. Immune cell engineering.
