I³ - Immunology and Immuno-Intervention - Master's level

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The I³ Master’s Program – Immunology and Immuno-Intervention provides in-depth training in the functioning of the immune system, its dysregulations, and their therapeutic manipulation in human diseases. It is designed for students from diverse backgrounds in biology and health who wish to develop strong skills in immunopathology and immuno-intervention.

The program is delivered within a world-class scientific environment, featuring close interactions between research laboratories, the clinical world, and a dynamic biotechnology ecosystem, fostering both fundamental and translational research.

The Master I³ offers unique expertise in key areas :

• Immunopathology of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, cancer, transplantation, and sepsis
• Innovative immunotherapies applied to oncology, infectious diseases, and inflammation
• A systemic approach to immunity (immunometabolism, neuroimmunology, immune aging)

Over the two-years programme, students can tailor their training by selecting amont three possible tracks: clinical research, experimental research, Omics data research and analysis.

Experimental Research track – designed for students wishing to pursue careers in academic research or biomedical industry research.

• It develops key skills in scientific reasoning, experimental methodologies, and critical analysis of data in life and health sciences.
• It emphasises experimental design, mastery of laboratory tools, and rigorous interpretation of scientific results. 

Clinical Research track – designed for students wishing to transform today's knowledge into tomorrow's treatments

• It develops the skills required to design and conduct clinical trials, and to evaluate new therapies or medical devices.
• It focuses on clinical trial methodology, clinical data analysis, and regulatory aspects of health.

Research and Analysis of omics data – designed for students wishing to specialise in bioinformatics and omics data analysis.

• It develops the skills required to explore complex relationships among genes, proteins, metabolites, and other biomolecules.
• It focuses on multidimensional approaches, cutting-edge computational tools, and the integrative interpretation of omics datasets.

Why joining our master ?

• A dedicated teaching program focused on immunology
• A world-class environment, with human health laboratories integrated into the Nantes University Hospital (CHU Nantes), closely linked to clinical research
• Early laboratory immersion, starting in the first year (M1), to develop expertise, autonomy, and hands-on research experience
• High-impact medical research, oriented toward therapeutic innovation and translation into clinical practice
• Personalized support, with tutoring and individualized guidance for professional project development
• Numerous internship opportunities, in France and internationally, within renowned academic and hospital teams

The I³ Master’s program benefits from an exceptional environment, fostering innovation and cutting-edge research through collaboration with three internationally renowned laboratories:

•  INCIT
• CRCI2NA
• CR2TI 

National support

International partnerships

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - New York (USA) 
• Université de Montréal /Institut de recherche en immunologie et cancérologie (Canada)
• Université Laval (Canada) 
• Centre de recherche de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (Canada) 

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