The goals of this course are to provide a fundamental understanding of pathogen- host interactions. The course will build on prior understanding of cellular and molecular biology (e.g. the FiBS modules) and focus on host defense mechanisms that restrict pathogen invasion, pathogen mechanisms of evasion from innate and cell-intrinsic host defenses, description of virulence factors, and understanding mechanisms of bacterial and viral pathogenesis. Prior exposure to a virology or bacteriology course is beneficial. The classes will be interactive sessions consisting of a combination of PowerPoint presentations and discussion of primary research papers. The course will be aimed towards 1st and 2nd year Ph.D. students in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences and taught by Microbiology Department faculty with expertise in viral and bacterial pathogenesis. Students will be assessed on their fundamental understanding of the course content, and their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will be evaluated on their performance in class participation and in a written examination. Var cr. Spring sem.

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