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].