Module MZ5117-KP06

Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each winter semester

Credit points

6

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

• Master Molecular Life Science 2023, optional subject, life sciences
• Master MLS 2018, optional subject, cell biology
• Master MLS 2016, optional subject, cell biology

Classes and lectures:

• Frontiers in Metabolic Medicine Research (seminar, 2 SWS)
• Frontiers in Metabolic Medicine Research (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

• 60 hours in-classroom work
• 120 hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

• Central adipose regulation
• Thyroid hormones
• Central adipokine action
• Cancer metabolism
• Chronometabolism
• Nutrient barriers (GI tract)
• Adipokin

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

• Students know some current themes in metabolic physiology and medicine
• They are familiar with experimental approaches to researching metabolic processes.
• They have a basic understanding of the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases.
• They are able to plan experimental approaches to investigate metabolism-related questions and have the ability to critically interpret the results of such studies

Grading through:

• written exam

Responsible for this module:

• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Henrik Oster

Teacher:

• Institute of Neurobiology
• PD Dr. Britta Wilms
• Prof. Dr. Jens Mittag
• Dr. rer. nat. Carla Schulz
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Henrik Oster
• Dr. rer. nat. Violetta Pilorz
• Dr. rer. nat. Isabel Heyde
• PD Dr. Misa Hirose

Literature:

• Keith N. Frayn : Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN:978-1-4051-8359-8
• : Research and review papers

Language:

• English

Notes:

Last Updated:

06.08.2025