Immunology, as a science, is involved in all medical functions (promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and rehabilitation), but above all, in prevention. The development of Immunology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and therefore constant updating is required.
This master’s program responds to the learning needs in immunological foundations at the biomedical, preclinical, and clinical levels. It enables the acquisition of knowledge regarding the healthy human immune system and hypersensitivity syndromes, which in turn underpin immunopathological mechanisms, with the objective of applying them to major clinical diseases where Immunology plays a decisive role. The research lines are focused on the evaluation of mucosal immune responses, the microbiota, and the development of vaccine adjuvants—topics of high scientific novelty. In this way, the program addresses health problems related to immune system disorders that constitute the etiopathogenesis of multiple diseases and their interrelation with other systems, particularly the homeostatic ones.
The main objective of the Master’s in Basic Immunology is to train graduates capable of conducting research, demonstrating mastery of the fundamental skills required for carrying out basic and applied research based on knowledge of the immune system and its interactions with other systems. They should also be able to write peer-reviewed, high-impact publications (especially in English), develop projects using appropriate funding application formats to strengthen both their academic profiles and institutional visibility, apply the clinical method with consideration of hypersensitivity disorders (which are the etiopathogenesis of many diseases), and demonstrate adherence to professional ethics grounded in a dialectical-materialist philosophy, expressed in their professional practice. In addition, they should be able to identify the main public health problems with immunological components at regional, national, and global levels, allowing them to develop their theses in correspondence with real issues at their home institutions.
This program is aimed at health professionals (physicians, biologists, biochemists, among others). Admission requires compliance with the established entry requirements, availability of accommodation in Havana, and approval by the academic committee.
The teaching process is carried out on a part-time basis, with a blended learning modality over two years, corresponding to four semesters of 22 weeks each.
This master’s program responds to the learning needs in immunological foundations at the biomedical, preclinical, and clinical levels. It enables the acquisition of knowledge regarding the healthy human immune system and hypersensitivity syndromes, which in turn underpin immunopathological mechanisms, with the objective of applying them to major clinical diseases where Immunology plays a decisive role. The research lines are focused on the evaluation of mucosal immune responses, the microbiota, and the development of vaccine adjuvants—topics of high scientific novelty. In this way, the program addresses health problems related to immune system disorders that constitute the etiopathogenesis of multiple diseases and their interrelation with other systems, particularly the homeostatic ones.
The main objective of the Master’s in Basic Immunology is to train graduates capable of conducting research, demonstrating mastery of the fundamental skills required for carrying out basic and applied research based on knowledge of the immune system and its interactions with other systems. They should also be able to write peer-reviewed, high-impact publications (especially in English), develop projects using appropriate funding application formats to strengthen both their academic profiles and institutional visibility, apply the clinical method with consideration of hypersensitivity disorders (which are the etiopathogenesis of many diseases), and demonstrate adherence to professional ethics grounded in a dialectical-materialist philosophy, expressed in their professional practice. In addition, they should be able to identify the main public health problems with immunological components at regional, national, and global levels, allowing them to develop their theses in correspondence with real issues at their home institutions.
This program is aimed at health professionals (physicians, biologists, biochemists, among others). Admission requires compliance with the established entry requirements, availability of accommodation in Havana, and approval by the academic committee.
The teaching process is carried out on a part-time basis, with a blended learning modality over two years, corresponding to four semesters of 22 weeks each.
If you are interested in this program, please contact the Coordination and Processing Center of the Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, S.A. at: docencia@smcsalud.cu