Molekylær fysiologi: mekanismer og metoder

The course is arranged for PhD students and MD research-line students (Forskerlinjestudenter). MSc students can also join it. The goal of this course is to help students in connection with their thesis projects. During the course, the students will learn some basics of Science as a method of knowing in general and the "state-of-the-art" laboratory methods on molecular physiology in particular.

Knowledge

Upon completion and passing of the course, the student should

• have an overview of research methodology in understanding molecular mechanisms.
• understand systems biology and applications in molecular physiology (e.g. CAG Cancer Neuroscience).

Skills

Upon completion and passing of the course, the student should

• know about single cells approaches to study physiology.
• know about organoid technology to study physiology and personalized medicine.
• know about proteomics in general and mass spectrometry in particular.
• know about tissue microarray and multi-omics to study physiology.
• know about basics of AI and ML and potential tools.

General competence

Upon completion and passing of the course, the student should

• be able to formulate research question(s) on molecular physiology.
• be able to select an appropriate methodological approach in systems biology.
• be able to use the knowledge and skills, particularly in connection with the student’s own project.
• be able to communicate and present the student’s own project.

Lecturing will be a dominant teaching method. In addition, there will be opportunities for discussions with tutors on how to apply the methods in student’s own research. The course can be flexible and have individual activities depending on number of signed-up students. Final exam will be an oral presentation of what the student has learned, particularly in connection with the individual research project.