Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022
Health Sciences and Technology Master | ||||||
Major in Human Health, Nutrition and Environment | ||||||
Compulsory Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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701-1701-00L | Human Health, Nutrition and Environment: Term Paper Only for students of the Major Human Health, Nutrition and Environment. | O | 6 credits | 13A | J. Nuessli Guth, T. Julian, K. McNeill, M. B. Zimmermann | |
Abstract | Writing of a review paper of scientific quality on a topic in the domain of Human Health, Nutrition and Environment based on critical evaluation of scientific literature. | |||||
Learning objective | - Acquisition of knowledge in the field of the review paper - Assessment of original literature as well as synthesis and analysis of the findings - Practising of academic writing in English - Giving an oral presentation with discussion on the topic of the review paper | |||||
Content | Topics are offered in the domains of the major 'Human Health, Nutrition and Environment' covering 'Public Health', 'Infectious Diseases', 'Nutrition and Health' and 'Environment and Health'. | |||||
Lecture notes | Guidelines will be handed out in the beginning. | |||||
Literature | Literature will be identified based on the topic chosen. | |||||
376-0300-00L | Translational Science for Health and Medicine | O | 3 credits | 2G | J. Goldhahn, C. Wolfrum | |
Abstract | Translational science is a cross disciplinary scientific research that is motivated by the need for practical applications that help people. The course should help to clarify basics of translational science, illustrate successful applications and should enable students to integrate key features into their future projects. | |||||
Learning objective | After completing this course, students will be able to understand: Principles of translational science (including project planning, ethics application, basics of resource management and interdisciplinary communication) | |||||
Content | What is translational science and what is it not? How to identify need? - Disease concepts and consequences for research - Basics about incidence, prevalence etc., and orphan indications How to choose the appropriate research type and methodology - Ethical considerations including ethics application - Pros and cons of different types of research - Coordination of complex approaches incl. timing and resources How to measure success? - Outcome variables - Improving the translational process Challenges of communication? How independent is translational science? - Academic boundary conditions vs. industrial influences Positive and negative examples will be illustrated by distinguished guest speakers. | |||||
376-0302-01L | GCP Basic Course (Modules 1 and 2) Only for Health Sciences and Technology MSc. | O | 1 credit | 1G | G. Senti, C. Fila, R. Grossmann | |
Abstract | The basic course in "Good Clinical Practice" (GCP) contains of two full-time training days (Module 1 and Module 2) and addresses elementary aspects for the appropriate conduct of clinical trials and non-clinical research projects involving human beings. Successful participation will be confirmed by a certificate that is recognized by the Swiss authorities. | |||||
Learning objective | Students will get familiar with: - Key Ethics documents - (Inter)national Guidelines and Laws (e.g. ICH-GCP, DIN EN ISO 14155, TPA, HRA) - Sequence of research projects and project-involved parties - Planning of research projects (statistics, resources, study design, set-up of the study protocol) - Approval of research projects by Authorities (SwissEthics, Swissmedic, FOPH) - Roles and responsibilities of project-involved parties Students will learn how to: - Classify research projects according the risk-based approach of the HRA - Write a study protocol - Inform participating patients/study subjects - Obtain consent by participating patients/study subjects - Classify, document and report Adverse Events - Handle projects with biological material from humans and/or health- related personal data | |||||
Content | Module 1: Research and Research Ethics, Guidelines, (inter)national Legislation, Development of therapeutic products, Methodology (Study Design), Study documents (Study protocol, Investigator's Brochure, Patient Information Leaflet, Informed Consent Form) Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities, Approval procedures, Notification and Reporting, Study documentation, Research with biological material and health-related data, data protection, data retention |
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