MCB 6650

This course provides an in-depth examination of vaccine development, immunotherapy, and therapeutic design strategies. Students explore the molecular and immunological principles behind modern vaccine platforms, including mRNA, viral vector, recombinant protein, and live-attenuated vaccines. The course also covers immune modulation strategies, adjuvant development, and emerging therapeutic applications in oncology and infectious diseases. Students engage in case studies of real-world vaccine successes and failures and practical applications in therapeutic development. [Restriction(s): Restricted to Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences students.][Department(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology]