Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system

CH-603 / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Crettol Favre Séverine, Kellenberger Stephan Beat, Steullet Pascal

Language: English

Remark: Spring 2027, Room TBA (Rue Bugnon, Lausanne)

Frequency

Every year

Summary

The aim of this course is two-fold: i) to describe the molecular properties of some important drug targets ii) to illustrate some applications of drugs active at the nervous system

Content

Basic Principles of drug action at the nervous system

1)    Molecular pharmacology of ion channels

2)    Pharmacology of pain

3)    Pharmacology of GABA receptors

4)    Anti-epileptic and local anesthetic drugs

5)    Pharmacogenetics in psychiatry

6)    Pharcacology of the central nervous system I

7)    Pharmacology of the central nervous system II

 

Note

attendance to all lectures

Keywords

drug action

Learning Prerequisites

Important concepts to start the course

Basic knowledge of biochemistry, physiology and neurobiology

Assessment methods

Written research report on a topic chosen by the teacher

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Number of places: 15
  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional
  • Number of places: 15
  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

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