Module 9.6a Molecular mechanisms of virulence

Objectives

Detailed presentation of virulence mechanisms shared among microorganisms or specific to certain microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites).

Methodological and technical skills acquired

  • Understanding of main technics used in this field of research.
  • Collective set-up of an experimental strategy.
  • Analysis of experimental results from different disciplines.
  • Oral presentation, comments and critical analysis of experimental results.

Program : 20h theoretical courses and 10h tutorials

  • Critical analysis of English written scientific publications in relation with programs of UE 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8 et 9.9.
  • Fifteen minutes oral presentation (pair working) of a scientific publication followed by 15 minutes of questions by the jury and other students of the track.