GRK 2338 Module 1
Part 1 - Fundamentals of Lung Biology and Physiology
Introductory module aiming at familiarizing students from different scientific and academic backgrounds with lung biology and physiology. The seminar lays the foundation for the research project and covers lung anatomy and histology, lung physiology, lung biology, and an introduction to lung diseases.
Date: Wednesday, September 26 - Friday, September 28, 2018 (3 days)
Venue: Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Max-Lebsche-Platz 31, 81377 München, Seminar room 2nd floor
Language: English
Find a more detailed description of the Introductory Seminars here: Program 2018
| Research School Introduction | |
| Lung Structure and Function | |
| Lung Cancer | |
| Introduction to Translational Lung Research | |
| Experimental Models of Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease | |
| Lung Epithelial Cells | |
| Fibroblasts | |
| Innate Immune System | |
| Lung Immune Cells II T and B Cells | |
| Clinical Diagnosis of Lung Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Epidemiology | |
| Environmental Challenges for the Lung | |
| Aerosol Deposition in the Lung and (Pre)clinical Inhalation Techniques | |
| Chronic Lung Diseases: COPD & IPF | |
| Raff 2011: Medical Physiology - A Systems Approach |
+++ A written examination will take place at the end of the introductory module part 1 +++
Attendance of at least 75% and a score of minimum 65% in the exam is required for successful completion of M1.
The „Fundamental of Lung Biology and Physiology“ Lecture is followed by a Method Seminar.
The topics of the Method Seminar will also be part of the final exam of part 1.
Methods in Translational Research
The CPC and GRK 2338 PhD students present fundamental biomedical methods and technologies, which they will use within the framework of their work. Topics and content are added on a relevant basis and include: Animal models, cell and tissue culture, functional analysis and cellular imaging, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, generation of antibodies, microscopy, nucleic acid analysis, protein analysis, protein-DNA interaction, protein-protein interaction, screening animals, transgene animals and knockout animals.
This presentation will be graded and constitutes 20% of the final grade for the introductory module part 1.
Date: Wednesday, October 24 - Friday, October 26, 2018 (3 days; day 1 & 2: 11.00 am ‐ 4.00 pm, day 3: 09.00 am ‐ 1.00 pm)
Venue: Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Max-Lebsche-Platz 31, 81377 München, Seminar room 2nd floor
Language: English
- Two students pick one topic
- Presentations à 25min + 5min discussion
- Present principles/limitations of the methods and evaluation/interpretation of the results
- Focus: Methods carried out at the CPC within the GRK Grading according to rubrics; presentation score counts as 20% off final exam score
Exam: December 4th, 2018, 09.00 am ‐ 12.00 pm. Venue: BioMedical Center, Großhadernerstr. 9, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried. Room: N 02.011
Part 2 - Basic Principles of Toxicology
In this accompanying seminar series, the basic principles of toxicology are taught, including core concepts in toxicology, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, molecular toxicology, hazard identification, -omics technologies in toxicology, regulatory toxicology, forensic toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, reproductive toxicology, and environmental toxicology.
The lectures are presented by senior Post-Docs and PIs of the RTG partner's institutes as well as cooperating experts.
Date: Tuesday, February 5 - Thursday, February 7, 2019 (3 days)
Venue: Pettenkoferstr. 12, EG, D 030
Language: English
Find a more detailed description of the Introductory Seminars here: Program 2019
| Introduction - What is Toxicology | |
| Toxicodynamics - To be or not to be | |
| Toxicokinetics | |
| Mass spectrometry-based techniques for toxicological analysis | |
| Biomarkers in Toxicology | |
| Organ-directed Toxicology I | |
| Organ-directed Toxicology II | |
| Cellulare and Moleculare Toxicology | |
| Occupational Toxicology | |
| Regulatory Toxicology | |
| Forensic Toxicology | |
| Environmental Toxicology | |
| Study Design in Toxicology |
+++ A written examination will take place at the end of the introductory module part 2 +++
The „Basic principles of Toxicology“ Lecture is also followed by a Method Seminar.
The topics of the Method Seminar will also be part of the final exam of the introductory module part 2.
Methods in Toxicology
The GRK 2338 PhD students present fundamental toxicological methods and technologies, which they will use within the framework of their work. Topics and content are added on a relevant basis
This presentation will be graded and constitutes 20% of the final grade for the introductory module part 2.
Tentative date: Tuesday, March 12th – Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Venue: Pettenkoferstr. 12, 1. OG, D 134
Language: English
+++ A written examination will take place at the end of the introductory module part 2+++
Attendance of at least 75% and a score of minimum 65% in the exam is required for successful completion of M1.
Exam: April 5th, 2019, 09.00 am ‐ 12.00 pm. Venue: Pettenkoferstr. 12, 2. OG, D 215