M2 - Immunology track

Objectives and contents

The immunology and genetics courses are combined in a new theme entitled IGO standing for "Immunology, Genetics and Oncology", which leads to a double specialisation in genetics and immunology. The objective of this theme is to acquire a solid training in integrative cancer research by tackling aspects of cancer genetics, translational and systemic immunology, as well as gene and cell therapy. The pedagogical contract for students following this theme will include both courses associated with the immunology programme and courses from the genetics programme. Candidates for this theme can apply, according to their profile, either within the framework of the genetics course or the immunology course. 

Publics and pre-requisite

As the number of students in this field is very limited, candidates must be highly motivated to acquire this double specialisation and to carry out research in the field of cancerology, and must have completed the genetics and immunology courses in M1. In addition, a good understanding of English is required as most of the teaching will be in English.

Keywords
Immunology, Oncology, Murine model

Organisation
The educational pathway organisation of each student depends on the program she/he is enrolled in, although the content is the same:

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The I2P theme offers students from scientific and medical fields training in fundamental and applied immunology as well as in immunopathology. This training covers the physiology of the immune response in various situations: physiology, infectious immunity, immunology of tumours and transplants, local immunity, pathologies of the immune system (autoimmunity, immune deficiencies, allergies).
The I2P theme is organised in partnership with the University of Paris-Descartes, the University of Paris-Diderot and the Institut Pasteur.
The course is given in French and English.

PUBLIC

Scientific students enrolled in the Master's programme, doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians, engineers with the necessary prerequisites for a total of 15 to 20 students.
This course is also open to continuing education.

ORGANISATION 

The programme includes the following courses:

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Presentation

The I2S theme aims to prepare students from scientific and medical disciplines for academic and industrial research careers in integrative immunology, at the interface between experimentation and modelling.

High-throughput technologies, such as massive sequencing (genome, exome, transcriptome, adaptive immune receptor repertoire or microbiome) as well as multi-parametric cytometry (flow or mass) or mass spectrometry (proteome and metabolome), are increasingly used in biology. Applied to immunology, these tools allow a better understanding of the complexity of the immune response and its failures in a pathological context and open up new avenues for the identification of biomarkers (diagnostic or prognostic) or new therapeutic targets.

This course will provide an understanding of the challenges and problems of these new technological approaches, as well as an in-depth knowledge of analytical tools and their interest for fundamental or translational research. The training may also have a "professionalizing" objective aimed at preparing future graduates for integration in industry. This option will be based on courses linked to the world of business and entrepreneurship as well as a 6-month internship in a company.

The training can be provided in French or English depending on the attendees.

Public

• Scientific students enrolled in the Master's programme, medical doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians, engineers with the necessary prerequisites for a total of 20 students.
• This course is also open to continuing education.

Organisation

The programme includes the following courses:

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The ITB theme offers scientific and medical students with theoretical and practical training in applied immunology, focusing on biotherapies and more specifically immunotherapies and new vaccine strategies. This training will enable students to understand the challenges and problems of these new therapeutic approaches, as well as an in-depth knowledge of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools (monoclonal antibodies and derived products, vaccines, gene therapy, cell therapy and biotherapies).
The training may also have a "professionalizing" objective aimed at preparing future graduates for professional integration. This option will be based on courses linked to the world of business and entrepreneurship as well as a 6-month internship in a company.
The training is given in English.

The Neuroimmunology (NIMY) program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the complex interactions between the central nervous system (CNS) and the immune system, and their roles in the pathogenesis of various neurological diseases. The course explores neuroinflammatory mechanisms, the roles of immune cells (microglia, macrophages, lymphocytes) in the CNS, and the inflammatory responses associated with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. It also focuses on innovative therapeutic strategies, including immunomodulators and biotherapies, aimed at restoring neuro-immune balance. content area

The educational structure for students in this theme will include courses from both neuroscience and immunology tracks, enabling an interdisciplinary approach. The courses are proposed by the two Masters BMC/Immunology and BIP/Neurosciences.
 Candidates for this theme can apply through either the neuroscience or immunology program, depending on their academic profile and interests.

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