For students attending the course Molecular and genetic mechanisms in nutrition science (10 credits) course code 4NT022
This course deals with current scientific evidence on the relationship between dietary factors, metabolic and hormonal regulation, as well as cellular and molecular mechanisms that are important in the development and treatment of lifestyle-dependent diseases, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. The course also deals with the current methods used in research on molecular and cellular mechanisms of nutrition.
Syllabus
Introduction to the course
The course consists of two parts: The first part focuses on current methodology used in research on molecular and cellular mechanisms of nutrition, e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene modification. Ethical considerations in animal research are also addressed.
The second part explores current scientific evidence on the relationship between dietary factors, metabolic and hormonal regulation, and cellular and molecular mechanisms relevant to the development and treatment of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
The course consists of laboratory sessions, workshops, lectures and journal clubs. Assignments include a written exam, shorter written assignments, a longer individual written report and an oral presentation. You will be able to choose a topic of interest for the individual report.
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Course Evaluation
Contacts
Paul Petrus
Course directorPer Antonson
Course co-directorSara Bruce
Educational administratorCourse literature and useful resources
The course literature consist of scientific articles and reports that will be provided electronically when the course starts.
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