This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (Praktikum GL Bio II) the students will perform three praktikum days in:- Plant Biology- Animal Models- Genomics- Molecular Systems Biology(total of 12 experiments)Each experiment takes one full day.

This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (Praktikum GL Bio II) the students will perform three praktikum days in:- Animal Models- Plant Biology(total of 6 experiments)Each experiment takes one full day.

This course provides a detailed understanding of- development of T and B cells- the dynamics of a immune response during acute and chronic infection- mechanisms of immunopathology- modern vaccination strategiesKey experimental results will be shown to help understanding how immunological text book knowledge has evolved.

This course provides a broad introduction to flow cytometry. We will cover the working principles of cytometry instrumentation, and essential aspects of experimental design and data analysis. Fluorescence-based cytometry (conventional and full spectrum) as well as mass cytometry will be covered.The format is a lecture course enriched by a visit to the ETH Flow Cytometry Core Facility.