About this course
Topics covered include:
- chemical modification of genomic DNA
- assay design for targeted DNA methylation analysis
- pyrosequencing for detection of DNA methylation
- histological analyses of epigenetic modifications on histones and DNA
- functional cell assays
- glioma cell culture
Learning outcomes
Students receive hands-on experience in technologies for the detection of epigenetic modifications and the functional analyses of epigenetically regulated genes in glioma cells.
Prerequisites for participation
45 ECTS. Attendance of lecture "Basics of Epigenetics“ and Pr. Course "Detection of
DNA Methylation“
Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
28 Oct 2024
Course end date
20 Dec 2024
Involvement period
8 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
15
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
PD Dr. Andreas Waha
Local module ID
WPP 21