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Modul LS4101 C

Module part: Molecular Biology of the Cardiovascular System (CMolkard)

Duration:


1 Semester
Turnus of offer:


each summer semester
Credit points:


2,67
Course of studies, specific field and terms:
  • Master Molecular Life Science 2023 (module part), cell biology, 2nd semester
  • Master Nutritional Medicine 2023 (module part), advanced curriculum, 2nd semester
  • Master MLS 2018 (Module part of a compulsory module), cell biology, 2nd semester
  • Master Nutritional Medicine 2019 (Module part of a compulsory module), advanced curriculum, 2nd semester
  • Master MLS 2016 (module part), cell biology, 2nd semester
Classes and lectures:
  • Molecular Biology of the Cardiovascular System (lecture, 2 SWS)
Workload:
  • 50 Hours private studies
  • 30 Hours in-classroom work
Contents of teaching:
  • Introduction to the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the heart
  • The influence of genetics and diet on cardiovascular disease
  • Bioinformatic strategies in cardiovascular research
  • Molecular changes and genetics in atherosclerosis
  • Cell-based, organ and animal models in cardiovascular medicine
  • Diagnostics, biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular diseases
  • Personalised medicine in cardiology
Qualification-goals/Competencies:
  • Upon completion of the course, students/participants will be able to:
  • Understanding the fundamentals of cardiovascular medicine: identifying, describing and placing key terms, structures and clinical presentations of cardiovascular medicine within their medical context.
  • Explain and analyse mechanisms: explain the pathophysiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases and analyse the relationships between them.
  • Understand the principles of bioinformatics methods and apply them to some extent: describe basic bioinformatics techniques for analysing biological data, select appropriate methods, and explain their application in the context of cardiovascular research.
  • Evaluating concepts in personalised medicine: explain and compare approaches to personalised medicine and current therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular medicine, and assess their significance for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Grading through:
  • written exam
Responsible for this module:
  • Siehe Hauptmodul
Teachers:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tanja Zeller
  • Dr. hum. biol. Zouhair Aherrahrou
  • Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Weil
  • Dr. rer. nat. Amer Ghalawinji
  • Dr. rer. nat. Stephanie Tennstedt
  • Dr. rer. nat. Jorge Enrique Duque Escobar
  • Dr. rer. nat. Olga Schweigert
  • Dr. med. Teng Tong
  • Dr. med. Elias Rawish
  • Dr. med. Tobias Graf
  • Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Reinberger
  • Prof. Dr. David Tregouet
  • Prof. Dr. Salaheldien Ali Mohamed-Glüer
Literature:
  • Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine: ISBN 1416041060 / 9781416041061 · 2304 Pages · 1500 Illustrations, Saunders · 8th edition published November 2007
  • Baars, H.F., Doevendans, P.A.F.M., Houweling, A., van Tintelen, J.P.: Clinical Cardiogenetics - ISBN 978-3-319-44203-7 (2016)
Language:
  • offered only in English
Notes:

MLS: part of module MZ4101-KP08 / LA4101-KP09.
Nutritional Medicine: part of module EW4200-KP08.

Letzte Änderung:
16.3.2026