Current topics in translational medicine presented by speakers from academia and industry.

Current topics in translational medicine presented by speakers from academia and industry.

This lecture will provide a holistic understanding of how various scientific disciplines are applied to develop a new drug which addresses the unmet needs of patients, physicians, regulators and payers.Emphasis on interdependencies between disciplines and development phases, with real life industry examples. Includes a small case study (Übung)

Fundamentals and relevance of the aging process, as well as its biochemical, physiological and evolutionary basis. Insights into its individual as well as economic impact, including interventional and pharmacological treatment options.

Introduction to experimental molecular biology using physiological examples.

Translational Science is a cross disciplinary scientific research that is motivated by the need for practical applications that help patients. The students should apply knowledge they gained in the prior course during a team approach focused on one topic provided by the supervisor. Each student has to take a role in the team and label clear responsibility and contribution.

Recently, several start-up companies are aiming to translate basic molecular findings into new drugs/therapeutic interventions to slow aging or post-pone age-related diseases (e.g., Google founded Calico or Craig Venter's Human Longevity, Inc.). This course will teach students the basic skill sets to formulate their own ideas, design experiments to test them and explains the next steps to translat