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551-1303-00L 4 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL

Current Research Topics in Cellular Biochemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Prof. Dr. Vikram Panse, Dr. Alicia Elizabeth Smith, Frank van Drogen, Prof. Dr. Volodymyr Korkhov, Prof. Dr. Gabriel Neurohr, Prof. Dr. Tatjana Kleele

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:42

Abstract

The course can be taken alone or in combination with the spring course “A Problem Based Approach to Cellular Biochemistry”. During this seminar style course, students will explore research topics in cellular biochemistry focused on the structure, function and regulation of selected cell components. In the best case, student efforts can be aligned with an ongoing or future research project.

Objective

The course focus is the molecular mechanisms and concepts underlying the cellular biochemistry, and how these processes are integrated to carry out highly coordinated cellular functions. Using a problem based learning strategy, students will work with experts toward a critical analysis of recent research in the domain of cellular biochemistry. At the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate, critically discuss and write about the research area of cellular biochemistry.

Content

Students will work in close contact with a tutor, who is an ETH Prof or senior scientist. Guided by this expert in the field, students will engage in classical round-table style discussions of current literature with frontal presentations. To deepen domain knowledge in the research area associated with a primary paper, students will develop a mini-review document with a focus of their choice. At the end of the semester, students will present as a group an overview of the research domain and research perspectives. Througout the semester, workshops will guide development and tutors will provide feedback as students develop their ideas in writing.

Resources

Literature

The literature will be provided during the course.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

The grades will be composed of the marks for written assignments and oral presentations throughout the semester.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 20

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Current Research Topics in Cellular Biochemistry	Fri 09:45-11:30 (HPM F 36)	2 h weekly