Abstract

This advanced virology subject will allow students to further investigate the biology and pathogenesis of medically important viruses at the cellular and molecular level. The subject will also study how viruses can be used in the biotechnology industry and gene based therapeutic approaches to treat disease. The subject will also … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Viral classification, nomenclature, taxonomyViral strategies for attachment and entryViral strategies for replication, using as examples: herpes, pox, picorna-, orthomyxo-, reo- and retrovirusesViral strategies for pathogenesis and immune evasionViral latency: epidemic and endemic persistence in populationsViral evolution, as seen in influenza, HIVImmune responses to viral infection. vaccination and antiviralsDetection of virusesPrion … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assumed knowledge

Undergraduate microbiology