Lässig
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Statistical Physics and Quantitative Biology
University of Cologne
Immunology for Physicists
Winter Term 2023/24
Thurday 16:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 11:30
Friday 10:00 - 11:30
The course gives an introduction to modern immunology for physicists, with an emphasis on
statistical and evolutionary questions. It is arranged as a weekly discussion group on selected topics in
quantitative immunology.
Specific topics:
1. Physical chemistry of ligand-receptor interactions
2. Antigen recognition
3. Co-evolution of pathogens the immune system
4. Immune repertoires
2. Antigen recognition
3. Co-evolution of pathogens the immune system
4. Immune repertoires
Credits: 6 CP
Course level: Master
Course classification: Area of emphasis "Statistical and Biological
Physics"