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Protein quality control mechanisms in mental health and disease

University of Bonn
Empirical & clinical neuroscience
About this course

Topics covered include:

  • Basic protein-biochemical methods (protein-protein interactions, Western Blotting
  • Processing of human samples for protein detection
  • Basic cloning techniques and CRISPR
  • Cell culture work with primary cells and cell lines
Learning outcomes

Students receive an introduction into protein quality control mechansims (e.g. autophagy, ubiquitin proteasomal system) and learn basic techniques to investigate the relevance of protein quality control in neuronal and psychiatric (patho-)physiology.

Prerequisites for participation

45 ECTS 

Necessary language skill
English
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
Dr. Nils Gassen
Local module ID
WPP 45