ME.7200 Infection, inflammation and cancer [2019-2020]

The course Infection, inflammation and cancer provides a comprehensive theoretical basis to the understanding of novel paradigms and emerging areas of research in the field of infection diseases, inflammation and cancer. The course will cover topics such as mechanisms of initiation of inflammation, perception of inflammation, the role of inflammation in cancer initiation and progression and novel pathogens and emerging resistance in infection diseases. Emphasis will be put on highlighting the significance of recently acquired knowledge in these areas and its relevance to experimental research and clinical medicine.