CH-636 / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Fierz Beat, Heinis Christian, Schuhmacher Milena Maria, Steinauer Angela, Vacat .

Language: English

Remark: Next time Fall 23-Spring 24


Frequency

Every 3 years

Summary

PhD students can broaden their horizon in the field of chemical biology by listening to 14 talks by speakers who talk about their recent research. The PhD students get the opportunity to also personally meet the speakers.

Content

14 lectures per Academic year about resarch activities of invited speakers per semester. The talks will cover diverse topics across the field of chemical biology. The themes may include but are not limited to the following ones: study of chemical mechanisms in biology, understanding natural biological systems using chemical and biological tools, expanding biology through chemistry, development and application of chemical or biochemical techniques, drug development with chemical or biological tools, etc.
The speakers and talk titles will be announced at the beginning of each semester on a website.

Note

At the end of the course: The participants are asked to write a 1-page report to describe which lectures they liked most and they should suggest future speakers.

 

Keywords

chemical biology, research talks

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

M.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or a related science

Assessment methods

Project report:

At the end of the course: The participants are asked to write a 1-page report to describe which lectures they liked most and they should suggest future speakers.

In the programs

  • Exam form: Project report (session free)
  • Subject examined: Chemical Biology Seminar Series 2
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Project: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

Reference week

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