Oct 31, 2025  
Spring 2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
Spring 2026 Graduate Catalog
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HBM 640 - Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis


This course covers the principles and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of a selected group of the best understood viral and bacterial pathogens. A major focus of the course relates to pathogen modification of host extracellular and intracellular signalling events, as well as pathogen-host interactions pertaining to the innate, humoral and cellular responses to infection. The material is presented by invited lecturers who are leaders in their fields. This courses is directed to graduate students, post-doctorate and medical fellows, and advanced medical students, who are are contemplating careers in infectious disease research.

3-4 credits

Prerequisite(s): HBM, BMO 503 and BMO 520

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)



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