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Developmental biology and new therapeutic strategies
Semester Hours per week Subject code ECTS
Spring 1 DEVB 2
Learning Outcomes/ Course Objectives
The understanding of the molecular mechanisms of embryonic pattern formation and
tissue and organ development is often essential to understand the molecular causes of
human diseases. The lecture series in developmental biology is supposed to summarize
the major principles of developmental biology. Various model organisms are presently
exploited to unravel universal mechanisms of embryonic development and are
increasingly used for drug discovery purposes. As a matter of fact the students will be
able to develop an interdisciplinary way of thinking which is generally considered a
prerequisite for sustainable technological breakthroughs in bio-medical sciences.
In addition, the students will actively participate by preparing short talks that focus on
current issues of developmental biology. Instructions regarding the preparation and the
topics of the talks will be given in the first lecture.
Prerequisites/ Level
Advanced
Course Description
The major topics of the lecture series are:
1. General principles of embryonic development
2. Early embryonic development and axis formation (from fertilization to gastrulation)
3. Later embryonic development: The emergence of the ectoderm and central and
peripheral nervous system, the mesoderm specification, endoderm and its
descendant tissues
Teaching Concept
Lecture
Evaluation
Final exam and presentations
Drug discovery systems
Semester Hours per week Subject code ECTS
Spring 2 DISC 3
Learning Outcomes/ Course Objectives
Students receive a detailed knowledge about modern drug discovery strategies.
Prerequisites/ Level
Advanced
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