Lectures and Practicals (topics, presentations)
Time table of Lectures and Practicals General medicine - Teaching in English language
Immunology
General Microbiology (Microbiology I)
Special Microbiology (Microbiology II)
Immunology lectures
TUESDAY: 9:45 -10:30
Educational Center Malá Hora 4B - Lecture hall, ground floor
Study year: 2025/2026, Summer Term, 2nd year
Study program: General medicine in English language
Lecturer: prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.
| Week | Date | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.2. | Introduction to immunology. | |
| 2 | 24.2. | Cells and molecules of Immune system. | |
| 3 | 3.3 | Innate and aquired immunity. Lymphatic tissues and organs. | |
| 4 | 10.3. | Nonspecific immunity – mechanism and functions. | |
| 5 | 17.3. | Antigens and receptors. Recognition of self and non-self. | |
| 6 | 24.3. | Specific immunity – molecules and immunoglobulins. | |
| 7 | 31.3. | Specific immunity - organs and cells. | |
| 8 | 7.4. | DAY OFF | |
| 9 | 14.4. | Lymphocytes – differentiation,activation, APC. | |
| 10 | 21.4. | Hypersensitivity. Possibilities of influencing immunity. | |
| 11 | 28.4. | Autoimmunity. | |
| 12 | 5.5. | Transplant immunity. | |
| 13 | 12.5. | Tumor immunity. | |
| 14 | 19.5. | Immunotherapy. |
In Martin, January 15, 2026
prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.
Head od Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Immunology practicals
Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
Malá Hora 4B – Education center, 3rd floor - left
2nd year, Summer term 2025/2026
Study program: General medicine in English language
Monday - Thursday
Groups and teachers according to schedule
| Week | Date | Day | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 16.2.-19.2. | Mon-Thu | Introduction. Safety in laboratory. Organization of study. |
| 2. | 23.2.-26.2. | Mon-Thu | Cells of immune system – blood count, blood smear. |
| 3. | 2.3.-5.3. | Mon-Thu | Nonspecific immunity – phagocytosis. |
| 4. | 9.3.-12.3. | Mon-Thu | Lysosyme, bactericidal activity of serum. |
| 5. | 16.3.-19.3. | Mon-Thu | Complement, CH50. |
| 6. | 23.3.-26.3. | Mon-Wed | TEST, serological rections - introduction |
| 7. | 30.3.-2.4. | Mon-Thu | Serological reactions - precipitation |
| 8. | 6.4.-9.4. | Mon-Thu | Serological reactions - agglutination |
| 9. | 13.4.-16.4. | Mon-Thu | New methods in immunology - ELISA, WB. |
| 10. | 20.4.-23.4.
| Mon - Thu | Specific cell immunity - Tuberculin skin test. IGRA, ELISPOT. |
| 11. | 27.4.-30.5. | Mon- Thu | Imunology of vaccination |
| 12. | 4.5.-7.5.
| Mon-Thu | Autoantibodies. Immunofluorescence
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| 13. | 11.5.-14.5. | Tue-Thu | Immunodefficiency. CREDIT TEST |
| 14 | 18.5.-21.5. | Mon-Thu | Conclusions.Substitutions. Preterms. |
Participation in practical exercises is mandatory.
Participation in practical exercises is possible only
at the time specified in the schedule according to
study groups, students are not allowed
to substitute for missed practical exercises
with another group.
In Martin 15.1.2026
prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.,
Head of Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
General Microbiology 1 - Lectures
MONDAY 8:00-9:30
Educational Center, Malá Hora 4B – Lecture hall, ground floor
2nd year - summer semester of academic year 2025/2026
Study program: General Medicine in English Language
Lecturers: prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.
doc. MUDr. V. Sadloňová, PhD.
MUDr. J. Kompaniková, PhD.
| Week | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.2. | Structure of bacterial cell. |
| 2 | 23.2. | Physiology and metabolism of bacterial cell. |
| 3 | 2.3. | Genetics of bacterial cell. |
| 4 | 9.3. | Pathogenicity of bacteria. |
| 5 | 16.3. | Physiological microflora, biofilm. |
| 6 | 23.3. | Pathogenesis of microbial infection. |
| 7 | 30.3. | Antibiotics I. |
| 8 | 6.4. | DAY OFF |
| 9 | 13.4. | Antibiotics II. |
| 10 | 21.4. | Disinfection. Sterilisation |
| 11 | 28.4. | Vaccines. |
| 12 | 5.5. | Viruses - structure, therapy. |
| 13 | 12.5. | Fungi- structure, therapy. |
| 14 | 19.5. | Parasites - structure, therapy. |
In Martin, 15.1.2026
prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.
Head of Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
General Microbiology 1- Practicals
Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
Malá Hora 4B – Education center, 3rd floor left
Study year 2025/2026, Summer Term, 2nd year
Study program: General Medicine in English Language
Monday - Thursday
Groups and teachers according to schedule
| Week | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.2.-19.2 | Introduction. Safety in laboratory. Organization of study. |
| 2 | 23.2.-26.2. | Microscopy, fixed smear, native smear. |
| 3 | 2.3-5.3. | Gram staining. |
| 4 | 9.3.-12.3. | Acid fast staining. |
| 5 | 16.3.-19.3. | Burri India ink method. |
| 6 | 23.3.-26.3. | TEST granules |
| 7 | 30.3.-2.4. | Spores staining, metachromatic granules. |
| 8 | 6.4.-9.4. | Cultivation I - types of cultivation media. |
| 9 | 13.4.-16.4. | Cultivation II - growth of bacteria. |
| 10 | 20.4.-23.4. | Biochemical properties of bacteria |
| 11 | 27.4.-30.4. | Identification of enzymes, toxins. |
| 12 | 4.5.-7.5. | Anaerobic cultivation. |
| 13 | 11.5-14.5. | ATB susceptibility testing. |
| 14 | 18.5.-21.5. | Conclusions.Substitution. CREDIT TEST. |
| Presentations: General Microbiology - Practicals |
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| Microscopy, native smear, fixed smear. |
| Gram staining |
| Acid fast staining |
| Burri method |
| Spores staining. Metachromatic granules |
| Cultivation |
| Identification of biochemical properties and enzymes part I. |
| Identification of biochemical properties and enzymes part II. |
| Anaerobic bacteria |
Participation in practical exercises is mandatory.
Participation in practical exercises is possible onlyat the time specified in the schedule according tostudy groups, students are not allowedto substitute for missed practical exerciseswith another group.
in Martin, 15.1.2026 prof.MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD. Head of dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
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Special Microbiology - Lectures
MICROBIOLOGY II - LECTURES
Winter Term 2026/2027, 3rd year
Study program: General Medicine in English Language
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m
Friday (from week 7): 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lecturer: prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.
doc. MUDr. V. Sadloňová, PhD.
MUDr. J. Kompaníková, PhD.
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Staphylococci. Other Gram positive cocci. |
| 2 | Streptococci. S. pneumoniae. Enterococci. |
| 3 | G- cocci. Neisseria sp., Haemophilus sp. |
| 4 | G – rods (Enterobacteriaceae - part I). |
| 5 | G – rods (Enterobacteriaceae - part II). |
| 6 | G – rods (Pseudomonas, others). G+ rods. |
| 7 | Anaerobic bacteria. |
| 7 Friday | Chlamydia. Spirochetes. Mycoplasma. |
| 8 | Viruses - introduction, structure, pathogenesis, immunity, therapy. |
| 8 Friday | RNA viruses part I. |
| 9 | RNA viruses part II. |
| 9 Friday | Hepatitis viruses, HIV, prions |
| 10 | DNA viruses. |
| 10Friday | Parasitology. |
| 11 | Mycology. |
| 11 Friday | Clinical microbiology - infections of RT, GIT. |
| 12 | Clinical microbiology - infections of UGT. |
| 12 Friday | Clinical microbiology - infections of blood. Hemoculture. |
| 13 | Infections of CNS. Toxins. |
| 13 Friday | Infections of fetus, newborns, elderly people. |
| 14 | Antibiotics.(Requested topic) Preterm. <output>Preterm - 15th of Dec. 2021, from 8,00 - 14,00</output> <output>Preterm - 15th of Dec. 2021, from 8,00 - 14,00</output> |
| Special Microbiology - Lectures - Key points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococci | |||
| Streptococci. Streptococcus pneumoniae. Enterococci. | |||
| G- cocci - Neisseria sp., Moraxella sp. Haemophilus sp. | |||
| G- rods - Part I. Enterobacteriaceae | |||
| G- rods - Part II. Vibrio. Campylobacter. Helicobacter | |||
| G- rods -nonfermenting. Pseudomonas. | |||
| G+rods | |||
| Anaerobic bacteria | |||
| Spirochetes | |||
| Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Rickettsia and related bacteria | |||
| Mycobacteria | |||
| Virology - introduction | |||
| DNA viruses | |||
| RNA viruses | |||
| Hepatitis viruses | |||
| HIV | |||
| Prions | |||
| Parasitology | |||
| Parasitology -collection of biological samples | |||
| Mycology | |||
| Infections of Respiratory tract, Gastrointestinal tract | |||
| Infections of Urogenital tract | |||
| Infections of blood, haemoculture | |||
| Infections of CNS. Toxins. | |||
| Infections of fetus, newborns, elderly people. | |||
| Antibiotics |
It is not obligatory to be present in lectures, but it is sincerely recommended.
Recommended readings:
- Murray: Medical microbiology., 8th edition
- Lippincott's: Microbiology
- Microbiology and Immunology on line – English version
- Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology web
- Barron: Medical Microbiology and Immunology – available on line
In Martin, 21.8.2026, prof. MUDr. Elena Nováková, PhD., Head of Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
Special Microbiology - Practicals
Information on possible changes in the organization
of teaching at Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology
will be provided to students continuously
during the semester.
Participation in practical exercises is mandatory.
Participation in practical exercises is possible only
at the time specified in the schedule according to
study groups, students are not allowed
to substitute for missed practical exercises
with another group.
SPECIAL MICROBIOLOGY - PRACTICALS
Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology,
Malá Hora 4B, 3rd floor
(Mon - Thu, groups: acc. to schedule)
Winter Term 2026/2027, 3rd year
Study Program: General Medicine in English Language
Lecturers:
prof. MUDr. Elena Nováková, PhD.
doc. MUDr. Vladimíra Sadloňová, PhD.
MUDr. Jana Kompaniková, PhD.
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction. |
| 2 | Staphylococci. |
| 3 | Streptococci. |
| 4 | Neisseria. Haemophilus. |
| 5 | Corynebacterium sp., Bordetella. |
| 6 | TEST. |
| 7 | G+rods. Pseudomonas. |
| 8 | Enterobacteriaceae. |
| 9 | Anaerobic bacteria. Spirochetes. |
| 10 | Mycobacterium. |
| 11 | Virology. |
| 12 | Parasitology. |
| 13 | Mycology. |
| 14 | Substitution. Preterm. |
| Special Microbiology - Practicals |
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It is mandatory to be present at practicals. 1 abscence is tolerated.
Substitution of practicals is possible only in the week 14.
Recommended readings: Materials on web site of Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology, handouts for practical.
In Martin, 21.8.2026
prof. MUDr. E. Nováková, PhD.,
Head of Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology