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551-1511-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Parallels Between Tissue Repair and Cancer

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, PD Dr. Matthias Schäfer, Prof. Dr. Helmuth Gehart
Number of participants limited to 20. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:41

Abstract

This course aims at the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tissue repair processes in response to different insults. The focus will be on repair of the skin and the liver. In addition, we will highlight the parallels and differences between tissue repair and cancer.

Objective

To learn the cellular and molecular principles underlying tissue repair processes, in particular in the skin and in the liver, and the parallels and differences to cancer. To learn modern technologies in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Histology and to use these technologies to study questions related to mechanisms underlying tissue repair and cancer.

Content

This course aims at the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tissue repair processes in response to different insults. The focus will be on repair of the skin and the liver. In addition, we will highlight the parallels and differences between tissue repair and cancer. Experimental approaches include biochemical studies, molecular and cellular studies using cultured cell lines and primary cells, as well as analysis of murine and human tissues. The course combines practical work with lectures, discussions, project preparations and presentations.

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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 Parallels Between Tissue Repair and Cancer
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 4th quarter of the autumn 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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