Madhav Jagannathan: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Madhav Jagannathan |
| Field | Cellular Dynamics |
| Address | Institut für Biochemie ETH Zürich, HPM F 16.2 Otto-Stern-Weg 3 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 41 14 |
| madhav.jagannathan@bc.biol.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Biology |
| Relationship | Assistant Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0337-00L | Cell Biology of the Nucleus  Number of participants limited to 18. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course (keep reserve masks ready) -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible | 6 credits | 7P | R. Kroschewski, Y. Barral, M. Jagannathan, S. Jessberger, K. Weis | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the organizational principles of the nucleus using budding yeast, drosophila and vertebrate cells as model systems. | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim of our course is to introduce the students to the organizational principles of the nucleus using budding yeast, drosophila and vertebrate cells as model systems. Emphasis is given to: • Establishment of nuclear identity and nuclear-cytoplasmic communication • Reorganization of the nucleus in aging • Animal cells during the generation of cell diversity and neuronal differentiation By the end of the course, based on lectures, literature reading and practical lab work, the students will be able to formulate open questions concerning the function of the nucleus. Thus, the students will know about the mechanisms and consequences of nuclear-cytoplasmic compartmentalization, nuclear positioning, DNA clustering in the nucleus and cytoplasm during cell divisions and aging. | ||||
| Content | During this block-course, the students will - learn how organelles establish and maintain identity with a focus on the nucleus - discover the evolutionary and functional plasticity of the nucleus - design, apply, evaluate and compare experimental strategies Students - in groups of 2 or max. 3 - will be integrated into a research project connected to the subject of the course, within one of the participating research groups. Lectures and technical notes will be given and informal discussions held to provide you with the theoretical background. | ||||
| Lecture notes | There will be optional papers to be read before the course start. They serve as framework orientation for the practical parts of this block course and will be made accessible to you shortly before the course starts on the relevant Moodle site. | ||||
| Literature | Documentation and recommended literature (review articles) will be provided during the course. | ||||
| 551-1303-00L | Cellular Biochemistry of Health and Disease  Number of participants limited to 20. | 4 credits | 2S | V. Korkhov, Y. Barral, T. Ishikawa, M. Jagannathan, R. Kroschewski, G. Neurohr, M. Peter, A. E. Smith, B. Snijder, K. Weis | |
| Abstract | During this Masters level seminar style course, students will explore current research topics in cellular biochemistry focused on the structure, function and regulation of selected cell components, and the consequences of dysregulation for pathologies. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students will work with experts toward a critical analysis of cutting-edge research in the domain of cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on normal cellular processes and the consequences of their dysregulation. At the end of the course, students will be able to introduce, present, evaluate, critically discuss and write about recent scientific articles in the research area of cellular biochemistry. | ||||
| Content | Guided by an expert in the field, students will engage in classical round-table style discussions of current literature with occasional frontal presentations. Students will alternate as discussion leaders throughout the semester, with the student leader responsible to briefly summarize key general knowledge and context of the assigned primary research paper. Together with the faculty expert, all students will participate in discussion of the primary paper, including the foundation of the biological question, specific questions addressed, key methods, key results, remaining gaps and research implications. | ||||
| Literature | The literature will be provided during the course | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course will be taught in English. | ||||