In-depth theory to molecular and pathophysiological aspects of nerves, muscles, heart , circulatory , respiratory and sensory organs .

The course gives an introduction to selected topics relevant to human nutrition science.Topics covered include dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements for adults, under- and overnutrition, special dietary patterns and nutri-(epi)genetics.

ETH Week is an innovative one-week course designed to foster critical thinking and creative learning. Students from all departments as well as professors and external experts will work together in interdisciplinary teams. They will develop interventions that could play a role in solving some of our most pressing global challenges. In 2021, ETH Week will focus on the topic of health and well-being.

Discussion of normal structure and function of the endocrine systems, their interaction with the autonomic nervous system and their role in metabolism. In addition, pathophysiological and clinical aspects, diagnostics and therapeutic concepts of the most important endocrine diseases and related metabolic disorders as well as respective preventive measures are adressed.

Translational science is a cross disciplinary scientific research that is motivated by the need for practical applications that help people (e.g. Medicines). The course should help to clarify basics of translational science, illustrate successful applications and enable students to integrate key features into their future projects.

Fundamental principles of human medicine, Basic Life Support (BLS) and introduction to histology and microscopy.

Organisms have to control their growth in accordance with environmental conditions. Interestingly, the pathways regulating growth often also affect aging. This course focuses on the analysis of growth regulation in yeast, Drosophila, and mammalian cells and on its connection to aging. The participants will perform experiments to study insulin/TOR signaling as a key regulator of growth and aging.

This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Special attention is given to nutrient digestion, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion with some focus on energy metabolism.

This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates.

This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Special attention is given to nutrient digestion, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion with some focus on energy metabolism.

Selected experiments in the area of health sciences and technology as introduction to scientific working.

Introduction to experimental molecular biology using physiological examples.

In this course the mechanisms of disease development will be studied. Main topics will be:1. Influence of environmental factors with an emphasis on inflammation and the immune response.2. Mechanisms underlying disease progression in metabolic disorders, integrating genetic and environmental factors.3. Mechanisms underlying disease progression in cancer, integrating genetic and environment

This course examines the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human diseases, with an emphasis on genetic, epigenetic and metabolic aspects of disease states.

The module Nutrition in metabolic disease will cover aspects of endocrinology and physiology in relation to nutrition, as well as specifically focus on nutritional aspects of obesity (including childhood obesity), type 2 diabetes including its therapy as well as muscle and exercise. In addition, different diet forms and their effects will be discussed.

The course accompanies the “Biochemie” course and covers similar topics (properties of biomolecules, metabolism, signal transduction, motor proteins etc.). However, in this course these topics will be covered from the perspective of the pathological consequences that arise when these molecules and process do not function properly.

Precision Medicine is a new approach in health care aiming to deliver personalized prevention and treatment for human diseases, by taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology. This course consists of a series of theoretical lectures integrated with a final two-week practical part.

Tailored medical treatments based on disease characteristics but also on patients’ individual features is becoming clinical routine. Personalised medicine utilises genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors to optimise approaches in healthcare. The use of AI will be essential to enhance personalised medicine to improve patients’ journey from diagnosis to treatment and the outcome.

Within the Bachelor’s in Human Medicine, the Translational Research Internship (min. 6 weeks) is the final step before transferring into the master at a partner university. It is intended to give insight into the transfer “from bench to bedside”, i.e. the translation of research findings to the clinical application, and to prepare for the master thesis.