Seminars and lectures
Seminars SoSe 2026
Current Topics in Molecular Virology (course number 350060)
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Pöhlmann, Dr. Alexander Hahn
Language: English
Cycle: weekly
Date: Monday, 01:15 - 02:00 pm
Place: Online (via Zoom)
Lectures SoSe 2026
Molecular Biology of HIV Replication and Pathogenesis (course number 350058)
The infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the consequent immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS are one of the major health problems in the present. In the context of this lecture it will be shown how the virus replicates in host cells and how it induces the disease AIDS. Furthermore, we will talk about therapy and development in vaccination. Finally the origin of HIV, the immunodeficiency virus of the monkeys, will be discussed. The lecture is designed for master students (biology and medicine) but interested bachelor students are also welcome.
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Pöhlmann
Language: English
Cycle: weekly
Date: Thursday, 04:15 pm - 05:00 pm
Place: German Primate Center, Kellnerweg 4
Dates:
23.04.2026 (Introduction)
30.04.2026 (Entry)
07.05.2026 (Uncoating, reverse transcription, integration)
21.05.2026 (Gene Expression)
28.05.2026 (Maturation and Release)
11.06.2026 (Restriction factors I)
18.06.2026 (Restriction factors II)
25.06.2026 (Pathology, Epidemiology)
02.07.2026 (Diagnostics and Co-infections)
09.07.2026 (Treatment)
16.07.2026 (Vaccine development & Origin of HIV)
23.07.2026 (Repetitorium)
30.07.2026 (Exam)
Basic Virology (course number 350059)
The students will become familiar with the architecture of viruses and will learn how these agents replicate and evade the immune response of the host. Moreover, it will be discussed how viruses cause disease and how this process can be prevented by antivirals and vaccines. The lectures will focus on important human pathogens, including HIV, influenza and herpesviruses. Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to classify viruses and will have an understanding of central mechanisms underlying virus replication and pathogenesis and their inhibition by therapy and vaccination.
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Stefan Pöhlmann, PD Dr. Michael Winkler
Language: English
Cycle: weekly
Date: Wednesday, 04:15 - 05:45 pm
Place: German Primate Center, Kellnerweg 4
Dates:
15.04.2026 (Discovery, cultivation, genomes, structures)
22.04.2026 (Diagnostics and entry)
29.04.2026 (Genome replication)
13.05.2026 (Assembly, exit and maturation)
20.05.2026 (Immunity and immune evasion)
27.05.2026 (Transformation and Oncogenesis, hepatitis viruses)
03.06.2026 (Herpesviruses)
10.06.2026 (HIV)
17.06.2026 (Respiratory viruses)
24.06.2026 (Emerging viruses I)
01.07.2026 (Emerging viruses II)
08.07.2026 (Therapy and vaccination)
15.07.2026 (Repetitorium)
27.07.2026 (Exam)
The Infection Biology Unit also takes part in the following lectures: M.MM.101: Biomolecules and Pathogens (lecture & seminar; course number 440743) and B.MM.302: Infection and Immunity (lecture & seminar; course number 440793).