Vaccinology, Immunotherapy
- UE code MSBMM205
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Schedule
20Quarter 2
- ECTS Credits 3
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Language
Français
- Teacher Meurice François
Everybody know vaccines, most of us we get vaccines on a regular basis, however the students will learn the difference between a vaccine and a the other medicinal products and this in all their aspects.
After this course the students will know:
History of vaccines
Recap immunology: how do vaccines work?
Recap epidemiology applied to vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination programs
What kind of vaccines do we have and how are they given
Specificities of vaccine clinical studies ; immunogenicity and vaccination schedules
How are vaccines registered and what is the difference with small molecules; vaccines manufacturing; post-authorization activities and health-economic aspects
Vaccines hot topics: vaccine hesitancy; life-course immunization; therapeutic vaccines: what do they stand for
At the end of the course one role play: the students have to read a document from the EMA on the withdrawal of a new vaccine, the B/R is available, they have to prepare a discussion between the industry (the developer) and the authorities (Public Health)
The exact modalities of the evaluation are likely to be modified during the preparation of the examination schedules, depending on the practical constraints with which the faculty administration may be confronted, or in the event of illness / force majeure / encroachment with an internship, or because of the health situation related to the coronavirus.
Oral presentations with slides on the different topics
Internet websites from authorities.
Articles from different topics
Textbook Vaccines: 7th Edition Stanley Plotkin
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Master 120 en sciences biomédicales à finalité spécialisée en recherche préclinique | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master 120 en sciences biomédicales à finalité spécialisée en recherche préclinique | Standard | 2 | 3 |