Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism: Basal Aspects and Clinical Significance

Third-cycle level | 1.5 credits (HEC) | Course code: H7F6062
HT 2025
Study period: 2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given in English
Application period: 2025-04-15 - 2025-05-06
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Course description

The course integrates molecular biology, clinical research, and emerging therapeutic approaches, providing a broad view of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism from fundamental scientific principles to potential future interventions. By combining theoretical knowledge with contemporary research perspectives, the course prepares students to critically analyze and understand the complex world of lipid metabolism, bridging scientific understanding with potential clinical applications.

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course. 
 

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

Cecilia Morgantini

Veronika Tillander

Jennifer Härdfeldt

Course syllabus

H7F6062

Department

Department of Medicine, Huddinge

Doctoral programme

Cardiovascular Research (CVR)

Type of course

**Other course

Keywords

lipids, lipoproteins, metabolism

CONTACTCecilia Morgantini

cecilia.morgantini@ki.se