Professor Bonnie Mallard, PhD
Professor of Immunology and Immunogenetics in the Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph. Dr. Mallard’s research program focusses on genetic regulation of the immune system in mammals and its impact on disease resistance. She is also interested in the impact of immunoceuticals on the immune system, including the role of Vitamin D. She is winner of numerous awards, including the prestigious Governor General’s Award for Innovation and the NSERC Synergy Prize for her work in immunogenetics.
Dr Phil Oldfield, DPhil
Dr. Oldfield has over 30 years of post-graduation pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industrial research experience, specializing in specializing in ligand binding and hybridization assay techniques, and clinical immunology. He has worked as an independent Scientific/Regulatory Consultant, both writing and reviewing technical reports, clinical protocols, and NDA submissions as well as giving presentations at numerous major scientific conferences related to therapeutics, clinical immunology and prion disease.
Dr Mel Litman, MD
Dr. Litman is a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School, who currently practices Orthomolecular Medicine in Israel. Orthomolecular Medicine is based on a deep understanding of the biochemistry of the human body, as confirmed by scientific research. As a result, this medical approach is not only very effective, but also extremely safe as it relies primarily on natural substances to promote healing. At his clinic Tel Aviv they have been helping patients with autoimmune disease, mental health, hormone imbalance, and cancer.
Professor Niel Karrow, PhD
Professor of Immunology and Immunotoxicology, Department of Animal BioScience, University of Guelph. Dr. Karrow’s research interests focus on innate immunoregulation, immunotoxicology and immunogenetics. This includes identifying genetic markers associated with inflammatory diseases, assessing the effects of maternal inflammatory stress on the developing fetal neuroendocrine-immune system, assessing efficacy of immunoceuticals, and characterizing the immunotoxicity of microbial toxins.
Professor Byram Bridle, PhD
Associate Professor of Viral Immunology and Cancer Biology, Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph. Dr. Bridle’s lab develops novel, highly targeted biotherapies for the treatment of cancers. Two approaches are combined in his research program: (a) cancer immunotherapy that directs the power of a patient’s immune system against their own tumour(s) and, (b) oncolytic virotherapy, which utilizes viruses that replicate in and kill only cancerous cells.
Course Highlights
Back by popular demand, we'll host two question and answer sessions each week with the lecturer for that week. The tenth week are two "wrap up" sessions with at least three of the lecturers attending.
About the Course
Embark on a transformative journey into the intricate world of immuno-biology with this comprehensive nine-week course. Dive deep into the realms of cancers, prions, and more, unraveling the mysteries of life. Our expert-led program is designed to equip you with practical knowledge and skills that will elevate your understanding of these biological phenomena.
Course Begins September 26, 2025 (Lectures are released each Friday morning) Lecture 1a: The Immune System and the Mysteries of Complex Disease; Dr Bonnie Mallard Lecture 1b: Complex Traits Infectious Diseases; Dr Bonnie Mallard Lecture 1c: Introduction to Chronic immunological Disorders as Complex Traits; Dr Bonnie Mallard Lecture 2: Protein Misfolding and it's Role in Prion Disease Expansion Part 1; Dr Phil Oldfield Lecture 3: Protein Misfolding and it's Role in Prion Disease Expansion Part 2; Dr Phil Oldfield Lecture 4: Nutritional Impact on Cancer; Dr Mel Litman Lecture 5: Integrative Cancer Treatments; Dr Mel Litman Lecture 6: New Directions in Cancer Theory and Treatment; Dr Mel Litman Lecture 7: Ironing out Immunoregulation; Dr Niel Karrow Lecture 8: Combatting Cancer with an Iron Fist; Dr Niel Karrow Lecture 9: The Immune System Dictates the Success of Traditional Cancer Therapies; Dr Byram Bridle
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