Course description
The course deals with the molecular properties of proteins concerning their molecular structure and implementation in biology as well as protein misfolding and the relation to neurodegenerative diseases. The course is based on student presentations on current research topics within the field of protein structure and function, followed by discussions with questions from “opponents” (two assigned students) and audience. In addition, written tasks, including practicals of bioinformatics tools, related to chapters in the course book are part of the course. A focus will be on protein structure determination methods, where invited specialist will give overview presentations.
This year the course will be run together with a one-day symposium on “Human Proteinopathies”, where invited speakers of the conference will participate in the course.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
Completed Master studies in the field of biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, biophysics, chemical neuroscience or related subjects.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Axel Abelein, PhD, Docent
Course syllabus
H7F6059
Department
Department of Medicine, Huddinge
Doctoral programme
Neuroscience
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
Cryo-EM, X-ray, NMR, Protein structure, Protein function, Protein misfolding diseases