The aim of the module is to give students an up to date insight into molecular virology, with particular focus on human pathogens and new research developments...

The aim of the module is to give students an up to date insight into molecular virology, with particular focus on human pathogens and new research developments in the field. Lectures will cover a selection of important human viral pathogens chosen to reflect clinical and research expertise within UCL. The molecular aspects of virus replication will also be put in a broader context of disease pathogenesis. A basic knowledge of microbiology, molecular, and cell biology is assumed.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of the principles of virus replication
	Detailed knowledge of example viruses covered in the module
	Familiarity with latest thinking in the field as applied to the module content

Cellular Pathology (ie. dysregulation of cell biology) is important in autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cancer.

Key to understanding disease...

Cellular Pathology (ie. dysregulation of cell biology) is important in autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cancer.

Key to understanding disease pathology mechanisms is a comprehensive knowledge of the molecular biology of normal cells and how this is altered in different diseases.

For this module, you will explore the fundamental aspects of cell biology required for normal immune cell function and homeostasis (e.g. intracellular signalling pathways, cell differentiation and cell death pathways). You will then learn how these are affected in a number of diseases and how this understanding can lead to the development of new therapies. The course will involve research-themed talks by lecturers at the forefronts of their fields that will present the experimental basis for our current understanding of cellular pathology. Students will then have a good appreciation of how the integration of these concepts is important for a holistic understanding of the disease process.

The Cellular Pathology module will not provide an exhaustive coverage of all of molecular cell biology. Therefore, it is recommended that a good cell biology textbook is used to supplement the lectures - particularly if you have not undertaken cell biology modules in your first two years of study. 

Learning Outcomes

Core understanding of how fundamental cellular processes contribute to disease
	Knowledge of how pathogens co-opt host cell functions for replication 
	 Understand key concepts in immune-regulation and how dysregulation causes pathogenesis
	Become familiar with reading and interpreting primary research papers
	Understand, through research informed lectures, how the study of infection and immunity is informing our understanding of the cell biology of disease
Useful textbook:

Essential Cell Biology (2019) Alberts et al. 5th Edition)