Developmental Genetics

FaculteitFaculty of Medical Sciences

NiveauMaster

Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

At the end of the course, the student is able to:
1. Know the state-of-the-art strategies and techniques used in research in C. elegans and Drosophila
2. Gain an understanding of genetics and how genetic analysis can be used to dissect biological processes
3. Read, understand and analyze articles about genetic research in C. elegans and Drosophila

Content

Period (from - till): 10 - 14 May 2025 (BMS_P4_A)

Course coordinator: Prof. dr. Mike Boxem

Faculty:
Prof. dr. Mike Boxem
Invited speakers

Description of content:
The course aims to provide an understanding of concepts of developmental biology and genetic analysis. In addition, the course teaches a variety of skills that are important for every researcher, including critical reading and group discussion.

The course is based on articles and seminars in developmental genetics, covering genetic model systems. We will discuss these papers as a group and subsequently with the seminar speaker.

Outline: Introduction by staff, self-study (reading articles), group discussions (daily), seminars by expert speakers followed by discussion with the speakers

Literature/study material used:
Recent articles

Registration:
You can register for this course via Osiris Student. More information about the registration procedure can be found here on the GSLS Students' Site.
Arrangements have been made to accomodate that this course can be attended if you also attend the course Introduction to Bioinformatics for Life Sciences.

Mandatory for students in Master’s programme:
No

Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
Yes

Prerequisite knowledge:
Completed a course in genetics at BSc Biology or Biomedical Sciences level.

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