Kevin Kane
Pronouns: he/his
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medical Microbiology and Immunology Dept
- kkane@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-4997
- Address
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660-A Heritage Medical Research Centre
11207 - 87 Ave NWEdmonton ABT6G 2S2
Interim Chair, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medical Microbiology and Immunology Dept
- kkane@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Immunology Killer T cells Vaccines Viruses
About
Dr. Kevin Kane is currently appointed as Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.Research
Focus is research on lung immunology to inform vaccine design directed against respiratory virusesTeaching
Undergraduate and graduate teaching in immunology: IMIN 200 introduction to immunology; IMIN 452 Advanced Immunology; MMI 552 (graduate level)Courses
IMIN 200 - Infection and Immunity
Introduces the principles and mechanisms of immunity in eukaryotes. Provides an overview of the major groups of infectious agents (virus, bacteria, parasites) and examines selected microorganisms within the context of the host response to pathogens and pathogen evasion strategies. Pre- or corequisites: BIOCH 200 and MICRB 265. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in BIOCH 450. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
IMIN 452 - Advanced Immunology
A lecture course on the detailed mechanisms of the immune system, describing recent discoveries in cellular and molecular immunology. Topics include mechanisms of T-cell receptor selection, antigen processing, activation of B and T lymphocytes, cellular collaboration, negative and positive regulatory mechanisms in immunity, transplantation, cytokine actions and interactions, autoimmunity, interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 and IMIN 371. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in MMI 552. (Offered jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Oncology). [Biological Sciences]
MMI 552 - Advanced Immunology
A lecture course on the detailed mechanisms of the immune system, describing recent discoveries in cellular and molecular immunology. Topics include the mechanism of T-cell receptor selection, antigen processing, activation of B and T lymphocytes, cellular collaboration, negative and positive regulatory mechanisms in immunity, transplantation, cytokine actions and interactions, interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. Lectures are the same as IMIN 452, but there will be an additional requirement of a written paper to evaluate a current topic in immunology. May not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for IMIN 452. Consent of Department required.