Immunology
Where protection meets precision
WHAT
Focus
Students explore how the immune system protects—and sometimes harms—the body, uncovering the molecular mechanisms of recognition, regulation, and response that underlie health, disease, and therapeutic innovation. The program trains them to understand the cellular and molecular logic of immune responses—from pathogen detection and inflammation to immune tolerance and tumor immunity—bridging basic immunology, molecular genetics, and translational medicine. Graduates emerge prepared to advance research in autoimmunity, infectious disease, and immunotherapy, where fundamental insight meets clinical impact.
HOW
Approach
Learning integrates core courses in molecular and cellular immunology with hands-on research in leading laboratories. Students gain experience in flow cytometry, single-cell sequencing, imaging, and systems immunology, supported by workshops and seminars that foster both analytical precision and translational vision. Exposure to clinical and experimental settings helps connect fundamental mechanisms with therapeutic applications.
WHERE
Environment
The area is powered by Humanitas, renowned for its translational research in immune-mediated diseases and immunotherapies, and by the National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM), focused on the molecular and genetic regulation of immune responses; together, they create an integrated ecosystem bridging basic science, technology, and medicine, and offer students access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading immunologists.
WHO
People
This module is for students fascinated by how the body’s defense systems work and how they can be harnessed to fight disease. Whether studying cytokine networks, immune cell signaling, or therapeutic modulation, students develop the skills to turn immune insight into innovation.