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BMB5074103 ECTSQ1EnglishMaster

Vaccines

FaculteitFaculty of Medical Sciences
NiveauMaster
Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

At the conclusion of this course, the student is able to:

Knowledge
  1. relate immunological principles to the design and mode of action of vaccines;
  2. render examples of successful and less successful vaccines;
  3. understand the problems related to the development of vaccines for the so-called difficult diseases (HIV, Tb and malaria);
  4. understand the ethical and political dilemmas of modern vaccine development and policies;
  5. describe the vaccine related health risks;
Skills
  1. to discuss the pros and cons of new vaccines;
  2. to communicate expert knowledge related to introducing novel vaccines;
Attitudes

        8. to show a critical and perceptive attitude in relation to modern vaccines (public awareness, safety, efficacy, contribution to public health);
        9. to engage in respectful interactions/discussions with peers on ethical issues of vaccines.

Content

Period (from – till): 14 September - 25 September 2026 (BMS_P1_A)
 
Course coordinators:
Prof. dr. Cécile van Els
Dr. Alice Sijts

Lecturer(s):
Prof. dr. Cécile van Els
Dr. Alice Sijts
Invited experts (see below)
 
Cécile van Els and Alice Sijts include the national vaccine symposium into this course. In total they invite approx. 30 speakers from UU, several Dutch Academic hospitals, RIVM and pharmaceutical companies in the course and symposium.

Course description:
This course combines a state-of-the-art overview of the diverse facets of vaccines with a focused introduction to epidemiology of infectious diseases.
 
Important examples of infectious diseases are used to illustrate different aspects of vaccine design, technology, policy and ethical questions. Besides vaccines relevant for developed countries, attention will be given to vaccines more relevant for developing countries.
The course consists of a combination of lectures and tutorials. A visit to the National Institute for Public Heath and the Environment (RIVM) will be part of the course.

Literature/study material:
Primary literature, pre-reads from lecturers, literature for assignment 

Registration:
Automatically after acceptance to the programme.

Contacts:
Dr. Alice Sijts (course content); e.j.a.m.sijts@uu.nl
Prof. dr. Cécile van Els (course content); cecile.van.els@rivm.nl
I&I Secretariat (Course registration & Osiris); secretary.iimaster@umcutrecht.nl

Mandatory for students in own Master’s programme:
Yes
 
Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
No

Prerequisite knowledge:
Basic Immunology  - equivalent of content of BMW Infectie en Afweer

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