Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system
CH-603 / 1 credit
Teacher(s): Invited lecturers (see below), Kellenberger Stephan Beat
Language: English
Remark: Next time Spring 25
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
Keywords
drug action
Learning Prerequisites
Important concepts to start the course
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, physiology and neurobiology
Assessment methods
2021: Written research report on a topic chosen by the teacher
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