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551-1516-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Neuron-Glia Interactions and Myelination in Health and Disease

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ulrich Suter, Dr. Jorge Alexandre Antunes Pereira
Number of participants limited to 15 The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:43

Abstract

The course provides general basic insights and new perspectives in the development, plasticity and repair of the nervous system. The focus is on molecular, cellular and transgenic approaches, mainly with the mouse as model system.

Objective

Through a combination of practical work with lectures, discussions, project preparations and presentations, the students learn basic principles of neural plasticity and repair in health and disease. The course is linked to research performed in the lab to provide the participants with insights into current experimental approaches and strategies.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Neuron-Glia Interactions and Myelination in Health and Disease
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 1st quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPL D 12)
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPL D 21.2)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 12)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 21.2)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 12)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 21.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 12)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 21.2)
100 h semesterly

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