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14459-01 - Lecture: Molecular Control of Vertebrate Development and Organogenesis (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Verdon Taylor (verdon.taylor@unibas.ch)
Aimée Zuniga (aimee.zuniga@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The course will introduce the participants to the basic principles, genetic tools and vertebrate model systems used to study developmental processes. The main part of the lecture is dedicated to introducing and discussing the development of organs and central nervous system (organogenesis). Particular emphasis will be given to the current knowledge of the gene regulatory networks, signaling interactions and transcriptional regulation of organogenesis. In addition, the participants will learn about the insights the analysis of vertebrate development provides into the molecular changes underlying evolution of vertebrates (Evo-Devo). Also, the relevance of development control mechanisms for tissue engineering, stem cells and human congenital malformations will be highlighted. This course will cover both basics and cutting edge novel findings relevant to a good understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing embryonic development and organogenesis in vertebrates. |
| Weblink | Graduate Teaching Program |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Modules |
Cycle H: Molecular Medicine (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics) Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology) Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics) Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology) Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Cycle H: Molecular Medicine (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) Vertiefungsfächer Theorie und Vertiefungsfächer Biologie (Master's Studies: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |