Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc

The content of the programme is broadly divided into two components: the taught modules and the independent research project (dissertation).

Each taught module comprises 15-40 hours of face-to-face taught classroom-based learning plus self-directed learning and an in-course assessed assignment. Towards the beginning of the programme there is a laboratory research methods module and running throughout is a journal club where you present and discuss cutting-edge research publications.

You will have the exciting opportunity to undertake an extensive laboratory research project as a fully-integrated member of one of the large number of research teams in a wide variety of topics across both immunology and immunotherapy. We also plan to offer some projects within external biotechnology companies.

• Introduction to Immunology (10 credits)
• Laboratory Research Methods in Immunology (10 credits)
• Immunology and Immunotherapy Journal Club (10 credits)
• Molecular mechanisms in immune cell differentiation and function (20 credits)
• Transplant, autoimmunity and tumour immunology (20 credits)
• Inflammation and cell migration (10 credits)
• Immunotherapy: (40 credits) The module will build on basic knowledge provided in previous modules with a focus on applied immunology and translating basic science into safe and effective therapeutics. The module will be divided into four sections: Microbes -immunomodulation and vaccination, Small molecules, Cellular and Biologics
• Research project in Immunology and Immunotherapy (60 credits)

The role of antigen receptor signalling for B cell selection. Kai Toellner

Investigating the role of CD200-CD200R interactions in the development and function of Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSC). Nick Jones

How do ab kill gram negative bacteria? Adam Cunningham

A novel mechanism of regulation of macrophages by glucocorticoids. Andy Clark

Evaluation of neutrophil functionality in Multiple Myeloma patients. Ilaria Chicca and Mark Drayson

Understanding of the potential of a novel immunomodulatory therapy in alcohol-related liver disease. Lozan Sheriff and Dr Patricia Lalor

Mechanisms of attenuated Salmonella cancer therapy. Kendle Maslowski

Investigation of the impact of tissue metabolite profile on T cell immunity. Sarah Dimeloe

Explore the effects of ustekinumab treatment on IL-12 expression by monocytes in patients with Crohn’s disease. Evaggelia Liaskou and Subrata Ghosh

Investigation of mechanisms regulating thymus function and T cell development. Will Jenkinson and Graham Anderson

Key dates

• Examinations will take place 26 March - 30 March 2018.
• The BSI Annual Congress (Liverpool) will take place 2 December to 5 December 2019.