BIO-463: Genomics and bioinformaticsThis course covers various data analysis approaches associated with applications of DNA sequencing technologies, from genome sequencing to quantifying gene evolution, gene expression, transcription factor binding and chromosome conformation. ...
BIO-205: Cellular and molecular biology IThe course covers the regulation of gene expression, which translates the information contained in the genome into function, by adjusting the levels and activities of mRNAs and proteins to the needs of specific cells, tissues and environments. A particular ...
BIO-411: Life Sciences engineering: genome to functionStudents will acquire fundamental knowledge regarding how genomes can be engineered, how their function can be deciphered, and how their dynamic outputs can be analyzed and modeled, exemplified with a focus on cell cycle progression and proliferation contr ...
BIO-625: Practical - Zenk LabYou will learn to prepare single nuclei suspensions from organoid and use them to generate chromatin accessibility (ATAC) or CUT&Tag sequencing libraries to probe the epigenetic landscape during development.
You will also learn how to perform basic analysi ...
BIO-471: Cancer biology IThe course covers in detail molecular mechanisms of cancer development with emphasis on cell cycle control, genome stability, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, signaling pathways involved in cancer, genomic cancer analysis and rational cancer therapies. ...
BIOENG-519: Methods: omics in biomedical researchHigh-throughput methodologies broadly called Omics allow to characterize the complexity and dynamics of any biological system. This course will provide a general description of different methods related to the Omics field followed by hands-on rotations in ...
BIO-203: Labo intégré en sciences de la vie IAu cours de deux semestres, vous utilisez la biologie moléculaire, la biologie cellulaire ainsi que la biochimie pour cloner un ADNc dans un plasmide d'expression, afin de produire, purifier et caractériser la protéine recombinante. ...
BIO-392: OncologyThis course provides a comprehensive overview of the biology of cancer, including common mechanisms that cancer cells use to grow and disseminate in humans and in animal models. ...
BIO-679: Practical - Suter LabBioluminescence imaging and data analysis Splinkerette PCR (to analyze genomic insertion site of a transgene).
The students will obtain theoretical and practical insight into embryonic stem cell biology and the study of gene expression fluctuations in sin ...
BIO-611: Practical - Constam LabPrimary cilia have emerged as an important organelle of cells to sense environmental cues that control embryogenesis and adult renal tubule and liver bile duct homoestasis. This course focuses on functional analysis of molecules implicated in signal transd ...
ENV-103: BiologyThis course will cover the fundamental principles governing life and the living world. Topics will include the diversity of living organisms, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course provides a foundation in biology, fostering critic ...
BIO-105: Cellular biology and biochemistry for engineersBasic course in biochemistry as well as cellular and molecular biology for non-life science students enrolling at the Master or PhD thesis level from various engineering disciplines. It reviews essential notions necessary for a training in biology-related ...
CH-312: Dynamics of biomolecular processesIn this course we will discuss advanced biophysical topics, building on the framework established in the course "Macromolecular structure and interactions". The course is held in English. ...
CH-210: BiochimieLes constituants biochimiques de l'organisme, protéines, glucides, lipides, à la lumière de l'évolution des concepts et des progrès en biologie moléculaire et génétique, sont étudiés. ...
PHYS-441: Statistical physics of biomacromoleculesBiological macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and cytoskeletal filaments are polymers. As such, they share a set of properties that are common to any polymer, which are the focus of this course. Details about the protein folding problem will be cove ...
BIOENG-110: Biologie généraleLe but du cours est de fournir un aperçu général de la biologie des cellules et des organismes. Nous en discuterons dans le contexte de la vie des cellules et des organismes, en mettant l'accent sur les principes de réglementation que vous rencontrerez dan ...
BIO-312: Genomic solutions to sustainable developmentThe course explores how genomic technologies can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students will learn how genomics impacts healthcare, agriculture, energy, and environmental conservation through lectures, case studies, and prac ...
CH-313: Chemical biologyChemical Biology is an interdisciplinary field using chemical principles and techniques to analyse and manipulate biological systems. It relies on small-molecule chemicals to gain an in-depth understanding of biology, and provides new tools and products ra ...
CH-411: Cellular signallingPresentation of selected signalling pathways with emphasis on both the mechanism of action of the molecules involved, molecular interactions and the role of their spatio-temporal organization within the cell, considering cellular dimensions and conditions. ...
BIO-204: Labo intégré en sciences de la vie IIAu cours de deux semestres, vous utilisez la biologie moléculaire, la biologie cellulaire ainsi que la biochimie pour cloner un ADNc dans un plasmide d'expression, afin de produire, purifier et caractériser la protéine recombinante. ...
