Overview
The immune response is important in protecting the host from infection and cancer. This paper will analyse the interaction between the host immune system, microorganisms, and neoplasia. In particular it will examine the challenge faced by the host, the host's response to infection and cancer, and how we can harness the power of the immune response for treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and cancer.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Microbiology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Notes
- Students who are interested in this paper but are not majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology are invited to discuss course content with the department.
- Eligibility
Appropriate for BSc(Hons), MSc and PGDipSci students majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology.
- Contact
Convenor: matloob.husain@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor Matloob Husain
Other Lecturers:
Associate Professor Joanna Kirman, Professor Alexander McLellan, Professor Bruce Russell
- Paper Structure
Tutorial-only format. Four 3-week modules.
In 2025 modules reviewed the latest developments in:
- The role of immunology in severe malaria pathogenesis
- Antiviral host factors and research tools to identify them
- Innate Immunological Memory
- Chimeric antigen receptors in the treatment of cancers
- Teaching Arrangements
There is one tutorial each week for 2 hours. Students will be expected to present and discuss recent scientific papers.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Course readings are reviews and original papers from the literature.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of topical issues in medical microbiology and immunology
- Develop skills in critically evaluating the scientific literature and in experimental design
- Assessment details
Four assessments, total 25% weighing for each.
Overview
The immune response plays a crucial role in protecting the host from infection and cancer. This paper will analyse the interaction between the host immune system, microorganisms and neoplasia. In particular, it will examine the challenge faced by the host, the host's response to infection and cancer, as well as how we can harness the power of the immune response for treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and cancer.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Microbiology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Notes
- Students who are interested in this paper but are not majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology are invited to discuss course content with the department.
- Eligibility
Appropriate for BSc(Hons), MSc and PGDipSci students majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology.
- Contact
Convener: matloob.husain@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor Matloob Husain
Other Lecturers:
Associate Professor Joanna Kirman
Professor Alexander McLellan- Paper Structure
Tutorial-only format. Four 3-week modules.
In 2025 modules reviewed the latest developments in:
- Antiviral host factors
- Innate Immunological Memory
- Teaching Arrangements
There is one tutorial each week for 2 hours. Students will be expected to present and discuss recent scientific papers.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Course readings are reviews and original papers from the literature.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of topical issues in medical microbiology and immunology
- Develop skills in critically evaluating the scientific literature and in experimental design
- Assessment details
Four assessments, each worth 25%.