BIO-447 / 3 credits

Teacher(s): Karthaus Wouter Richard, Radtke Freddy, Suter David Michael

Language: English


Summary

This course introduces the fundamentals of stem cell biology, with a particular focus on the role of stem cells during development, tissue homeostasis/regeneration and disease, and the generation of organoids from stem cells

Content

Embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells including hemaotopoietic, skin, intestine, neuronal and cancer stem cells. Concepts of nuclear reprogramming, cloning, and molecular basis of self-renewal.Stem cells and therapy, generation and use of organoids.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Written exam

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Stem cells and organoids
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Stem cells and organoids
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Stem cells and organoids
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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