Blood vessels in the CNS – formation and function
University of Bonn
Empirical & clinical neuroscience
About this course
Topics coverd include:
- Vascular Biology and organotypic properties
- How to investigate blood vessels in the CNS
- Isolation of blood vessels and endothelial cells from the mouse CNS
- Endothelial cell tube formation assay
- Co-culture of endothelial cells and pericytes in 3D
- In vitro blood brain barrier assay
Learning outcomes
Students will receive an introduction on vascular biology to then deep-in into the specific properties and functions of blood vessels in the central nervous system, in development, homeostasis and disease.
Prerequisites for participation
45 ECTS
Necessary language skill
English
Interval at which Module/Course is offered
8 weeks
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
06 Jan 2025
Course end date
28 Feb 2025
Involvement period
8 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
15
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Prof. Dr. Carmen Ruiz de Almodóvar
Local module ID
WPP 59