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John Tregoning and Mike Skinner

This specialisation in Virology and Vaccinology will provide an insight into the molecular and cellular components of vaccines and viruses.

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This specialisation in Virology and Vaccinology will provide an insight into the molecular and cellular components of vaccines and viruses.

This specialisation will look at how viruses cause infections and vaccines prevent them. It will provide a good grounding for further research work in immunology, virology and infectious diseases, or for a career in the pharmaceutical and bioscience industries.

The specialisation consists of four individual asynchronous courses – two focusing on vaccinology and two focusing on virology. These can be taken in any order, but there are corresponding themes within each course.

On successful completion of the specialisation, learners will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of vaccinology in the context of what vaccines are and how vaccines protect us Identify different vaccine types and differentiate between the different applications of vaccines Explain the fundamental principles of virology whilst recognising the diversity of virus structure and differences in approach required to detect and track viruses amongst different populations Assess the different approaches to the treatment of viruses, and contrast this to vaccine protection

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Four courses

How Vaccines Work

This course describes the science behind vaccines and their development. It covers the immune response, epidemiological basis of vaccine rollout, and challenges in vaccine development. Learners will understand how vaccines induce protection, enter public health programs, and the challenges of vaccine generation.

Types of Vaccine

This course explores the different types of vaccine available, providing a framework for understanding the scientific understanding that went into vaccine development. It also gives a perspective of how innovation works in a translational medicine context.

What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

This course describes the basic nature of viruses and basic concepts of how they replicate. It looks at traditional methods for propagating and assaying viruses as well as methods to identify and follow them in individuals and populations.

What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

This course explores how viruses interact with hosts, causing disease. It examines virus specificity, outbreaks, and evolution. It also covers antiviral therapies and vaccination strategies.

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