Core Modules

Block Course in Brain Biology (IDB 401, 12 ECTS credits)

Topics covered:

1. Introduction to brain biology: brain anatomy, neuronal signaling and excitability, brain functional development, neurogenesis and more
2. CNS genomics/proteomics: RNA biology, DNA editing, protein signaling networks, neuroepigenetics and more
3. Neuroimmunology: immune signaling, CNS macrophages, neuroinflammation, autoimmune disorders and more

To obtain credit points, students must pass the course exam, complete 6 weeks laboratory work and submit a short report (max. 5 pages + presentation).

Block Course in Systems, Computation and Neural Technology (IDB 402, 12 ECTS credits)

Topics covered:

1. Neural imaging and connectivity: CNS circuitry imaging, optoacoustic imaging, structural connectivity during brain development, developmental cognitive neuroscience and more
2. Brain systems and circuits: brain circuits in adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, neuromodulation, visual system, motor system, memory system and more
3. Deep learning and neural technologies: bioelectronics, neuromorphic sensors, computational modeling of CSF dynamics, in vivo electrophysiology, neurorehabilitation technology, learning algorithms and more

To obtain credit points, students must pass the course exam, complete 6 weeks laboratory work and submit a short report (max. 5 pages + presentation).

Block Course in Translational, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience (IDB 403, 12 ECTS credits)

Topics covered:

1. Translational neuroscience: retinal diseases, sleep modulation, stroke models, neuroimaging biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, PET, bioentrepreneurship and translational medicine and more
2. Clinical methods and Therapies: clinical neuroimaging, pain processing, movement disorders, epilepsy and more
3. Experimental Psychology: methods in cognitive neuroscience (EEG, fMRI, stimulation techniques...) and more
4. Neuroeconomics: decision making, social neuroscience and more
5. Ethics: animal experimentation, neuroenhancement and more

To obtain credit points, students must pass the course exam, complete 6 weeks laboratory work and submit a short report (max. 5 pages + presentation).

Introductory Course in Laboratory Animal Science - Rodent Species (IDB 412, theory part, 1 ECTS credit)

This is the theoretical part of the LTK Module 1E offered by the Institute of Laboratory Animal Science as basic education in laboratory animal science for experimenters. Registration upon instructions from the IDB Scientific Coordinator using the following website: Course Registration - UZH LTK. 

Note: All experimentation / handling of live laboratory animals require accreditation from the Cantonal Veterinary office after the completion of Module 1E practical part. Please note that you may need to register and complete the Module 1E before mid-September if requested in order to work with live animals. Registration upon instructions from the IDB Scientific Coordinator.