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551-1303-00L 4 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Cellular Biochemistry of Health and Disease

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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Abstract

During this Masters level seminar style course, students will explore current research topics in cellular biochemistry focused on the structure, function and regulation of selected cell components, and the consequences of dysregulation for pathologies.

Objective

Students will work with experts toward a critical analysis of cutting-edge research in the domain of cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on normal cellular processes and the consequences of their dysregulation. At the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate, critically discuss and write about scientific articles in the research area of cellular biochemistry, and they will identify open testable research questions.

Content

Guided by an expert in the field, students will engage in classical round-table style discussions of current literature with occasional frontal presentations. Students will alternate as discussion leaders throughout the semester, with the student leader responsible to briefly summarize key general knowledge and context of the assigned primary research paper. Together with the faculty expert, all students will participate in discussion of the primary paper, including the foundation of the biological question, specific questions addressed, key methods, key results, remaining gaps and research implications. By the end of the semester, students will formulate their ideas about open testable research questions that extend from the published work.

Resources

Literature

The literature will be provided during the course

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
None
The grades will be composed of the marks for seminars and assignments (compulsory continuous performance assessment) and a final written assignement and presentation.

Registration & Places

Max Places
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Cellular Biochemistry of Health and Disease
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIT H 42)
2 h weekly

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