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Infectious Agents: from Molecular Biology to Disease
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:56
Abstract
Literature seminar for students at the masters level and PhD students. Introduction to the current research topics in infectious diseases; Introduction to key pathogens which are studied as model organisms in this field; Overview over key research groups in the field of infectious diseases in Zürich.
Objective
Working with the current research literature. Getting to know the key pathogens serving as model organisms and the research technologies currently used in infection biology.
Content
for each model pathogen (or key technology): 1. introduction to the pathogen 2. Discussion of one current research paper. The paper will be provided by the respective supervisor. He/she will give advice (if required) and guide the respective literature discussion.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Teachers will provide the research papers to be discussed.Students will prepare handouts for the rest of the group for their assigned seminar.
Literature
Teachers will provide the research papers to be discussed.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar |
Infectious Agents: from Molecular Biology to Disease
(restricted to max. 22 participants)
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2 h weekly |