Duration: 
  1 Semester |  Turnus of offer: 
  each winter semester |  Credit points: 
  6 |  
    Course of studies, specific field and terms: - Master Molecular Life Science 2023 (optional subject), life sciences, 1st semester
 - Master MLS 2018 (optional subject), cell biology, 1st semester
 - Master MLS 2016 (optional subject), cell biology, 1st semester
  
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      Classes and lectures:   - Frontiers in Metabolic Medicine Research (seminar, 2 SWS)
 - Frontiers in Metabolic Medicine Research (lecture, 2 SWS)
     |   Workload:   - 60 Hours in-classroom work
 - 120 Hours private studies
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      Contents of teaching:   |       - Central adipose regulation
 - Thyroid hormones
 - Central adipokine action
 - Cancer metabolism
 - Chronometabolism
 - Nutrient barriers (GI tract)
 - Adipokin
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   Qualification-goals/Competencies:   - Students know some current themes in metabolic physiology and medicine
 - They are familiar with experimental approaches to researching metabolic processes.
 - They have a basic understanding of the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases.
 - They are able to plan experimental approaches to investigate metabolism-related questions and have the ability to critically interpret the results of such studies
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   Grading through:    |  
    Responsible for this module:    Teachers:     |  
  Literature:  - Keith N. Frayn: Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective - Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN:978-1-4051-8359-8
 - : Research and review papers
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    Language:  |  
    Notes:Prerequisites for the module:  - none (basic knowledge of physiology and biochemistry is expected)    Prerequisites for admission to the written examination:  - active participation in discussions    Module exam:  - MZ5117-L1: Frontiers in Metabolic Medicine Research, written exam, 60 min, 100 % module grade   |  
   Letzte Änderung: 6.8.2025  |  
 
 
	
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