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Theses from 2024 2024.

The Impact of a Non-ionic Adjuvant to the Persistence of Pesticides on Produce Surfaces , Daniel Barnes, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Investigating the Role of Got2 in Murine Organogenesis and Placenta Development , Olivia Macrorie, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Chromatin Accessibility Impacts Knockout of Mt-Bell4 Transcription Factor , Thomas Redden, Molecular & Cellular Biology

UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHORYLATION SITES ON THE NEURODEGENERATIVE PROTEIN TAU , Navya T. Sebastian, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2023 2023

Elucidating the Priming Mechanism of ClpXP Protease by Single-Domain Response Regulator CpdR in Caulobacter crescentus , Kimberly E. Barker, Molecular & Cellular Biology

The Discovery of a Novel Bacteria from a Large Co-assembly of Metagenomes , Matthew Finkelberg, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Investigating Diterpene Biosynthesis in Medicago Truncatula , Sungwoo Hwang, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Combining Simulation and the MspA Nanopore to Study p53 Dynamics and Interactions , Samantha A. Schultz, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Caulobacter ClpXP Adaptor PopA’s Domain Interactions in the Adaptor Hierarchy of CtrA Degradation , Thomas P. Scudder, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Climate Change, Giant Viruses and Their Putative Hosts , Sarah K. Tucker, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2022 2022

Changes in Gene Expression From Long-Term Warming Revealed Using Metatranscriptome Mapping to FAC-Sorted Bacteria , Christopher A. Colvin, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Determining CaMKII Variant Activities and Their Roles in Human Disease , Matthew J. Dunn, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Developmental Exposures to PFAS Mixtures Impair Elongation of the Exocrine Pancreas in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) , Emily M. Formato, Molecular & Cellular Biology

A Metatranscriptomic Analysis of the Long-Term Effects of Warming on the Harvard Forest Soil Microbiome , Brooke A. Linnehan, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Characterization of the Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Family in the Fusarium oxysporum Species Complex , Daniel Norment, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2021 2021

Exploring Knockdown Phenotypes and Interactions between ATAD3 Proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana , Eli S. Gordon, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Development of a Site-Specific Labeling Assay to Study the Pseudomonas aeruginosa Type III Secretion Translocon in Native Membranes , Kyle A. Mahan, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Liposomal Nanoparticles Target TLR7/8-SHP2 to Repolarize Macrophages to Aid in Cancer Immunotherapy , Vaishali Malik, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Hsp70 Phosphorylation: A Case Study of Serine Residues 385 and 400 , Sashrika Saini, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Activation of Nrf2 at Critical Windows of Development Alters Protein S-Glutathionylation in the Zebrafish Embryo (Danio rerio) , Emily G. Severance, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Utilizing Fluorescence Microscopy to Characterize the Subcellular Distribution of the Novel Protein Acheron , Varun Sheel, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2020 2020

The Association Between Sperm DNA Methylation and Sperm Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number , Emily Houle, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Gene Expression Regulation in the Mouse Liver by Mechanistic Target Of Rapamycin Complexes I and II , Anthony Poluyanoff, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Sperm Mitochondrial DNA Biomarkers as a Measure of Male Fecundity and Overall Sperm Quality , Allyson Rosati, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Exploration of the Association between Muscle Volume and Bone Geometry Reveals Surprising Relationship at the Genetic Level , Prakrit Subba, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2019 2019

Studies on the Interaction and Organization of Bacterial Proteins on Membranes , Mariana Brena, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Investigating The Role Of LBH During Early Embryonic Development In Xenopus Laevis , Emma Weir, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2018 2018

Exploring the Influence of PKC-theta Phosphorylation on Notch1 Activation and T Helper Cell Differentiation , Grace Trombley, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2017 2017

Partial Craniofacial Cartilage Rescue in ace/fgf8 Mutants from Compensatory Signaling From the Ventricle of Danio Rerio , Douglas A. Calenda II, Molecular & Cellular Biology

THE FAR C-TERMINUS OF TPX2 CONTRIBUTES TO SPINDLE MORPHOGENESIS , Brett Estes, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Characterization of Calcium Homeostasis Parameters in TRPV3 and CaV3.2 Double Null Mice , Aujan Mehregan, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Microtransplantation of Rat Brain Neurolemma into Xenopus Laevis Oocytes to Study the Effect of Environmental Toxicants on Endogenous Voltage-Sensitive Ion Channels , Edwin Murenzi, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Regulation of Katanin Activity on Microtubules , Madison A. Tyler, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2016 2016

The Role of MicroRNAs in Regulating the Translatability and Stability of Target Messenger RNAs During the Atrophy and Programmed Cell Death of the Intersegmental Muscles of the Tobacco Hawkmoth Manduca sexta. , Elizabeth Chan, Molecular & Cellular Biology

An in Vivo Study of Cortical Dynein Dynamics and its Contribution to Microtubule Sliding in the Midzone , Heather M. Jordan, Molecular & Cellular Biology

A Genetic Analysis of Cichlid Scale Morphology , Kenta C. Kawasaki, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Modulation of Notch in an Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis , Manit Nikhil Munshi, Molecular & Cellular Biology

One-Carbon Metabolism Related B-Vitamins Alter The Expression Of MicroRNAS And Target Genes Within The Wnt Signaling Pathway In Mouse Colonic Epithelium , Riccardo Racicot, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Characterizing the Inhibition of Katanin Using Tubulin Carboxy-Terminal Tail Constructs , Corey E. Reed, Molecular & Cellular Biology

The Identification of Notch1 Functional Domains Responsible for its Physical Interaction with PKCθ , Wesley D. Rossiter, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Dynamics of Microtubule Networks with Antiparallel Crosslinkers , Kasimira T. Stanhope, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Modifications of Myofilament Structure and Function During Global Myocardial Ischemia , Mike K. Woodward, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2015 2015

Regulation of Jak1 and Jak2 Synthesis through Non-Classical Progestin Receptors , Hillary Adams, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Antineoplastic Effects of Rhodiola Crenulata on B16-F10 Melanoma , Maxine Dudek, Molecular & Cellular Biology

RNAi Validation of Resistance Genes and Their Interactions in the Highly DDT-Resistant 91-R Strain of Drosophila Melanogaster , Kyle Gellatly, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Characterization of Protein-Protein Interactions for Therapeutic Drug Design Utilizing Mass Spectrometry , Alex J. Johnson, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Promoting Extracellular Matrix Crosslinking in Synthetic Hydrogels , Marcos M. Manganare, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Characterization of the Reconstituted and Native Pseudomonas aeruginosa Type III Secretion System Translocon , Kathryn R. Monopoli, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Thermocycle-regulated WALL REGULATOR INTERACTING bHLH Encodes a Protein That Interacts with Secondary-Cell-Wall-Associated Transcription Factors , Ian P. Whitney, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2014 2014

Engineering Camelina sativa for Biofuel Production via increasing oil yield and tolerance to abiotic stresses , Kenny Ablordeppey, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Designing a Pore-Forming Toxin Cytolysin A (ClyA) Specific to Target Cancer Cells , Alzira Rocheteau Avelino, Molecular & Cellular Biology

The Role of the Novel Lupus Antigen, Acheron, in Moderating Life and Death Decisions , Ankur Sheel, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Expression and Purification of Human Lysosomal β-galactosidase from Pichia Pastoris , Sarah E. Tarullo, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Properties of Potential Substrates of a Cyanobacterial Small Heat Shock Protein , Yichen Zhang, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2013 2013

Characterizing the Heavy Metal Chelator, Tpen, as a Ca2+ Tool in the Mammalian Oocyte , Robert A. Agreda Mccaughin, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Sustainable Biofuels Production Through Understanding Fundamental Bacterial Pathways Involved in Biomass Degradation and Sugar Utilization , James CM Hayes, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Stiffness and Modulus and Independent Controllers of Breast Cancer Metastasis , Dannielle Ryman, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2012 2012

The Pyrethroid Deltamethrin, Which Causes Choreoathetosis with Salivation (CS-Syndrome), Enhances Calcium Ion Influx via Phosphorylated CaV2.2 expresssed in Xenopus laevis oocytes , Anna-maria Alves, Molecular & Cellular Biology

A Test of the Hypothesis That Environmental Chemicals Interfere With Thyroid Hormone Action in Human Placenta , Katherine Geromini, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Analyzing the Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Male-Female Interactions in Arabidopsis thaliana. , Eric A. Johnson, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Rhythmic Growth And Vascular Development In Brachypodium Distachyon , Dominick A. Matos, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Polymer Prodrug Conjugation to Tumor Homing Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Nick Panzarino, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Investigation of Differential Vector Competence of Bartonella quintana in Human Head and Body Lice , Domenic j. Previte, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Downregulation of Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase or Caffeic Acid O-Methyltransferase Leads to Improved Biological Conversion Efficiency in Brachypodium distachyon , Gina M. Trabucco, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2011 2011

Evolutionary Relationship of the ampC Resistance Gene In E. cloacae , Shanika S. Collins, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Sex Difference in Calbindin Cell Number in the Mouse Preoptic Area: Effects of Neonatal Estradiol and Bax Gene Deletion , Richard F. Gilmore III, Molecular & Cellular Biology

In Vivo Investigations of Polymer Conjugates as Therapeutics , Elizabeth M. Henchey, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Examination of Sexually Dimorphic Cell Death in the Pubertal Mouse Brain , Amanda Holley, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Human Niemann-Pick Type C2 Disease Protein Expression, Purification and Crystallization , Yurie T. Kim, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Revealing the Localization of the Class I Formin Family in the Moss Physcomitrella patens Using Gene Targeting Strategies , Kelli Pattavina, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Connecting Motors and Membranes: A Quantitative Investigation of Dynein Pathway Components and in vitro Characterization of the Num1 Coiled Coil Domain , Bryan J. St. Germain, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2010 2010

The Protective Effects A Full-term Pregnancy Plays Against Mammary Carcinoma , Matthew p. Carter, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Analysis Of An Actin Binding Guanine Exchange Factor, Gef8, And Actin Depolymerizing Factor In Arabidopsis Thaliana. , Aleksey Chudnovskiy, Molecular & Cellular Biology

The Role of Ykl-40, a Secreted Heparin-Binding Glycoprotein, in Tumor Angiogenesis, Metastasis, and Progression: a Potential Therapeutic Target , Michael Faibish, Molecular & Cellular Biology

In Vivo Visualization of Hedgehog Signaling in Zebrafish , Christopher J. Ferreira, Molecular & Cellular Biology

An In Vivo Study of the Mammalian Mitotic Kinesin Eg5 , Alyssa D. Gable, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Identification of Dynein Binding Sites in Budding Yeast Pac1/LIS1 , Christopher W. Meaden, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Functional Characterization of Arabidopsis Formin Homologues Afh1, Afh5, Afh6, Afh7 and Afh8 , Shahriar Niroomand, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Regulation of Crbp1 In Mammary Epithelial Cells , Stacy L. Pease, Molecular & Cellular Biology

In Vivo Labeling Of A Model β-Clam Protein With A Fluorescent Amino Acid , Mangayarkarasi Periasamy, Molecular & Cellular Biology

In Vivo Characterization of Interactions Among Dynein Complex Components at Microtubule Plus Ends , Karen M. Plevock, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Anti-Diabetic Potentials of Phenolic Enriched Chilean Potato and Select Herbs of Apiaceae and Lamiaceae Families , Fahad Saleem, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Interconversion of the Specificities of Human Lysosomal Enzymes , Ivan B. Tomasic, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Deletions of Fstl3 and/or Fst Isoforms 303 and 315 Results in Hepatic Steatosis , Nathan A. Ungerleider, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2009 2009

A New Laser Pointer Driven Optical Microheater for Precise Local Heat Shock , Mike Placinta, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2008 2008

Cysteine Dioxygenase: The Importance of Key Residues and Insight into the Mechanism of the Metal Center , Jonathan H. Leung, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Invertebrate Phenology and Prey Selection of Three Sympatric Species of Salmonids; Implications for Individual Fish Growth , Jeffrey V. Ojala, Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation

Paralemmin Splice Variants and mRNA and Protein Expression in Breast Cancer , Casey M. Turk, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Stability of the frog motor nerve terminal: roles of perisynaptic Schwann cells and muscle fibers , Ling Xin, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Theses from 2007 2007

Antioxidant Response Mechanism in Apples during Post-Harvest Storage and Implications for Human Health Benefits , Ishan Adyanthaya, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Progress Towards A Model Flavoenzyme System , Kevin M. Bardon, Molecular & Cellular Biology

The effect of Rhodiola crenulata on a highly metastatic murine mammary carcinoma , Jessica L. Doerner, Molecular & Cellular Biology

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The master's thesis document skills in applying experimental, scientific theories and methodologies to a clearly defined academic topic within the field of health science.

After completing the master's thesis the student is expected to:

• select and process a well-defined and clear health science problem of research relevance
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Araiza, Isabella. Radius Shape and Locomotor Specializations in Primates.

Duran, Genevieve. Prevelance of Linear Enamel Hypoplasia and Life Expectancy in Askeletal Sample From Historic Philadelphia (CA 1702-1859).

Halper, Phoebe. Understanding The Relationship Between Knapper Skill and Fracture Mechanics In Generating Flake Shape Variability. 

Hernandez, Jasmine R. A Histological Investigation on the Influence of the Interosseous Membrane Attachment at the Ulnar Midshaft Cortex.

Hernandez Burgos, Saine. Bioarchaeological Analysis of Human Remains From the Site of Saryaigyr-Alpysbaeva Cave, Kazakhstan.

Raghunath, Aditi.  Effects of Age on Trabecular Bone Density in the Rhesus Macque Elbow.

Zarate, Caitlin. The of Prevalence of Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum in Medieval Transylvanian Skeletal Remains From the Piața Cetății Cemetery.

Barrera, Ariel N. Anterior Teeth and the Mandibular Symphysis: A Morphometric Analysis of Correlation in Extant Hominoids.

Espinoza, Ashley. Testing the Accuracy of the Morphopasse Program on 3D Virtual Pelves Derived from Medical Computed Tomography (CT) Scans.

Köcher, Ginelle K. Aquatic Taphonomy: An Analysis of Human Decomposition in Natural Waterways of New York City.

Miyagi, Raelani R. A Comparative Analysis of Eastern and South African Middle Stone Age Lithic Technological Modes.

Olivares-Pérez, Franscheska. Establishing Age Estimation Methods from the Auricular Surface of the Ilium for Non-Human Primates: Adapting Buckberry and Chamberlain Scoring Method and Exploring the Use of Shape Characteristics for Age Predictions.

Simmons, Jeremy. Determination of the Highest DNA Yield from Different Bone Types through DNA Extraction from Porcine Remains.

Ugarte, Alexa.  A Taphonomic Study on Preservation of Mammal Skeletal Remains of the Pelvis.

Choo, Esther H. Political Unearthing: A Comparison of Post-Conflict Mass Grave Exhumations in Modern History.

Dunham, ChristiAna N.  Occupation, Habitual Behavior, and the Lumbar Vertebral Column.

Konieczko, Marissa A. Phylogenetic Analysis of penA Allele Diversity in  Neisseria gonorrhoeae  Isolates from Global Sources.

Lozano, Julie. The Nasal Aperture and Ancestry in Subadults.

Matsuura, Michelle C. K. Oxygen Isotopes in NYC Tap Water: Implications for Estimating Geolocation of Unidentified Human Remains.

Mensah, Paul. Cusp Height and Intercusp Distance: The Patterning Cascade Model and its Capacity to Explain Cusp Size Variation in Three-Dimensional, Complex Primate Molars.

Yuwono, Pratiwi. Environmental Contexts of Early Oldowan Tool Makers: Stable Carbon Isotopes of Mammalian Tooth Enamel from the Lokalalei Archaeological Site in the Nachukui Formation, Northern Kenya.

Aletta, Sofia Francesca.  The Bioarchaeology of Structural Violence at the Erie Country Poorhouse from 1851-1913

Colby, Abigail Elise.  Endocranial volume is variable and heritable but is not related to fitness in a free-ranging primate

Graves, Vanessa. Discrimination of Early Hominins using Lower Molar Cusp Areas in the Presence of Accessory Cusps.

Mann, Eva Maria.  Dietary Isotopic (δ13C, δ15N) Values from Cayo Santiago Macaques Sample Before and After Hurricane Maria

Auchter, Leah. Relating Histomorphometric Variables of Adult Human Fibulae to Age-at-Death.

Ceja, Ligia Elena.  Differential Skeletal Cleaning Practices by Forensic Anthropologists and Resulting Oxygen Isotope of Bone Carbonate

Dorton, Ruth Lynn. A Comparison of Health and Labor Indications of a Cluniac and Cistercian Monastic Cemeteries from Medieval England.

Dwyer, Isis. Diversity within the Diaspora. An Analysis of Intrapopulation Variation in 20th Century Americans

Johnson, Sadé. A Comparative Analysis of Techniques for Sampling Dentin Powder for Mitochondrial DNA Testing.

Kasl, Colin. Trabecular Morphology of the Homo Naledi Talus and Its Inferred Functional Implications

Alesbury, Helen. Incorporation of Dietary Isotopic Data (d15N AND d13C) in the Analysis of Forensic Skeletal Cases from the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

Hsu, Diana. Sex Estimation Using Sacral Measurements.

Loewen, Tisa. Analyses of the Fragmentary and Commingled Skeletal Remains from an Iron Age Necropolis in Nadin, Croatia.    

Dudas, Madelynne.  Comparative Trabecular Microarchitecture of the Navicular across Extant Primate Species. 

Goldstein, Justin.  The Forensic Application of Skeletal Stress Indicators: A Correlation Study of Linear Enamel Hypoplasia, Harris Lines, Cortical Bone Loss, and Stature .  

Kalisher, Rachel.  Beyond Diet: Using Dental Wear to Explore Iron Age IIA Philistine Lifestyle . 

Ryder, Christina. Trace Element Evidence for Trophic Level in Extant Mammals from Laikipia, Kenya: Implications for Eastern African Fossil Hominin Diet Reconstructions .   

Sherwood, Christina.  Researching Ancient and Historic Tuberculosis: Osteological methods versus Ancient DNA.

2016 Ehrlich, Daniel. Population continuity or replacement in the lower susquehanna valley: a biodistance study using dental non-metric traits . Lagan, Emma. You are what you eat: status and oral health in a medieval danish population with a comparison of common dental wear methods . McGuire, Kaitlin. 3D geometric morphometric analysis of the tibial plateau: a study of sexual dimorphism and population specific variation . Yim, An-Di. Evolution of genotype and phenotype of skeletal strength in primates . 2015 Bird, Evan Eugene . The Functional and Phylogenetic Implications of Nasoalveolar Clivus Length in the Anthropoid Primates . Johnson, Amy. Analysis of Congruence and Asymmetry of the Atlanto-Occipital Joint. Feldkamp, Sara. The Lost Remains of Dún Ailinne: Analysis of re-discovered faunal remains from the Irish Iron Age site . Miranker, Molly. A Test of the Performance of Three Age Indicators of the Adult Human Pelvis and the Influence of Occupation on Morphology. Norström, Lucia Elgerud. Craniometric Ancestry Analysis of a Modern Peruvian Sample: Assessing Ancestry Proportions & the Potential for Peruvian Subgroups in Ancestry Estimation Techniques . Petrullo, Lauren. Effects of early life adversity on cortisol/salivary alpha-amylase asymmetry in free-ranging juvenile rhesus macaques . Russel, C. Kinley. Size-related and Demographic Effects on the Morphology of the Lateral Meniscal Notch of the Proximal Tibia. 2014 Farber, Eleanor. Strontium and Oxygen Isotopic Evidence for Migration to 19th Century Grafton, Illinois . Williams, LaShanda. Cross host Evolution and Relative Divergence Time of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Cornoavirus (MERS-CoV) Variants. Lans, Aja. Tuberculosis in the American Museum of Natural History Medical Skeletal Collection: a comparison of an osteological dataset to historical records. McCormick, Katelin. Examination of Age-Related Changes of the Auricular Surface Using Geopgraphic Information Systems Analysis. 2013 Beresheim, Amy. A histomorphometric analysis of intact, fragmentary and drifting osteons in the adult mid-shaft femur.     Chmaj, Julia. Feature analysis of the pubic symphysis. Darr, Maria. The bicondylar angel in modern humans and its relationship to stresses and locomotor economy. DiMaggio, John, Charles, Jr. An analysis of zinc distribution in the cortical bone of the human femur. Jennifer Spross, Assessing relatedness within and among groups of Bolivian tamarins (Saguinus spp.). Karabowicz, Amy. Assessing evidence of weaning and climate extremes in incremental microsamples of human dentin collagen from Malawi: A stable isotope analysis.       Miller, Alison. The effect of angle at impact and magnification level during analysis on the recognition of striation patterns on cut costal cartilage. Stock, Michaela. A 3D geometric morphometric investigation of sexual dimorphism in juvenile human crania during ontogeny.   Volney Friedrich, The nature of interaction at La Sufricaya, Guatemala: Evidence from stable isotopic analysis of human tooth enamel.   2012 Baxter-Stoltzfus, Amelia. Quantitative bone histomorphometry as a predictor of skeletal health . Saine, M. Elle. Researched remains: The post-mortem lives of bodies in human rights investigations and anthropological research . Sharplin, Allison M. Dirty pigs: Decomposition and taphonomy of clothed and nude non-human animal models in three microclimates in an arid environment with an emphasis on microbial community profiling . 2011 Domínguez, Victoria. The utility of osteon shape and circularity for differentiation human and non-human haversian bone. Fluckiger, Megan. Analysis of population structure using the 13 core CODIS loci in four sample populations: U.S. Caucasian, African American, Hispanic and Jamaican . Mallard, Angela Marie. Dental nonmetric analysis of Tecolote Pueblo: A study of biological distance. Mavroudas, Sophia. A comparison of gross morphology and histomorphometry age-at-death estimation methods on a known forensic sample. 2010 Heinrich, Jarred. Tooth based sampling protocol for DNA extractions and human identification from highly fragmented and commingled skeletal assemblages . Holowka, Nicholas. A comparative study of the anatomical mechanical advantage of the anthropoid elbow . Minor, Stephanie. Variation in Osteocyte Lacuna Density Around the Human Mid-shaft Femoral Cortex as it Relates to Intraspecies Variation in Body Size. Vannucci, Robert. MRI evaluation of brain size and shape in microcephaly: Implications for the LB 1 hominin . 2009 Battillo, Jenna. An investigation into the preservation of saw marks and cutmarks on burnt bone. Macias, Marisa. Three-dimensional analysis of the scapular glenoid fossa: Neandertals and morphological adaptations to habitual behavior. Oldershaw, Leigh. A preliminary study of the use of root dentine translucency aging in cremated dental remains . 2008 Chirchir, Habiba. Elbow morphology in humans in relation to activity and climate: Implications for Neandertals. Cocca, Maggie. Using non-invasive molecular techniques to obtain population count of highly endangered Nigerian gorillas. Hite, Emma. Morphological and molecular approaches to species identification in equid cheek teeth from Godin: Terminology, taxonomy and further implications . Powanda, Allysha. A comparison of pelvic age-estimation methods on two modern Iberian populations: bioarchaeological and forensic implications. Ridgely, Ariana. Macroscopic and Microscopic Characteristics of Hacking Trauma on Bone. 2007 Delaney, Anna. Scavenger variation in central New Jersey: Implications for forensic analysis. Fridie, Jeannette. A restropective study on dismemberment in New York City, 1990-2006. Ingvoldstad, Megan. Mass graves, skeletonization, and individuation: a controlled experiment of differential decomposition in mice burials . Reinholdt, Heidi. Primate cranial morphogenetics and the role of repeat polymorphisms . 2006 Emera, Deena. Biological Affinity of a Prehistoric Cook Island Population: the Dental and Genetic Evidence . Gaydosh, Laura. Gauging the deterioration of deoxyribonucleic acids during thermal alteration . Garcia, Giselle. A Quantitative Analysis of the Distal Tibia of Homo habilis . Rottenstein, Jessica. Experimental decomposition in the northeast in three different microenvironments. Solomon, Ilana. Genetic Affinities of Cook Islanders: A Look at the Mitochondrial DNA of Ancient Mangaians.

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Thesis: Bachelor & Master

The final thesis is one of the last sections of the degree program. For information on registration deadlines, please refer to your corresponding examination regulations, linked on the page Exams

The thesis must always be registered in the Student Administration Office (exception: Master IBT ). Please use the corresponding forms for this purpose:

Request for admission to the Bachelor thesis

Request for admission to the Master thesis

With the registration of a thesis, the student bindingly determines the title, start and submission of his/her thesis. The period of practical and written work until submission comprises six months. Each registered thesis is counted as an attempt. Without submission, final papers may be repeated once.

Further necessary information and forms from the examination boards of the biological sciences can be found on this page. If you are still missing something, please feel free to contact the appropriate contact person listed opposite.

External Bachelor thesis

External work can be done e.g. in researching companies, at institutes of other departments or faculties of the University of Ulm, at non-university research institutions or at institutes of other universities.

Bachelor theses in Biology B. Sc. programs are "external" if they are not officially supervised by a person who is appointed as an examiner in the aforementioned programs and is allowed to prepare the expert opinion. Appointed examiners are, in addition to the professors and post-doctoral lecturers of the Department of Biology, all post-doctoral lecturers (also from other subjects) who are regularly involved in teaching in the degree programs with an effort of at least 1 SWS in compulsory or elective courses.

If you want to do an external Bachelor thesis, you have to get it approved by the examination board Biology in time (at least two weeks) before starting the thesis. For this purpose, please submit an (informal) application to the Biology Examination Committee, including your complete sender (address), and addressed to the chairperson(s) of the Examination Committee.

The application must contain a brief description of the planned bachelor thesis. This must indicate where the work is to be carried out and who is responsible for supervision there. As a rule, this person must have a habilitation. Furthermore, it must be clear from the application which methods will be used.

The brief description of the project can also be prepared as a separate letter by the potential supervisor and attached to the application. External work must always be reviewed by an examiner from biology in the sense mentioned above. You should already indicate in the application whom you could win as a reviewer.

Please send the application by email to Mrs Theilacker.

Your application will then be reviewed by the Examination Committee (PA) and you will be informed of the decision made as soon as possible.

The following criteria are important for the PA's decision:

• adequate supervision must be ensured,
• the subject must be biologically oriented,
• the range of methods must also be biological and appropriate to a scientific thesis;
• Topics that could also be carried out at institutes of the University of Ulm in a very similar way should not be prepared externally; if necessary, cooperations or the like can be sought here.

Application for external theses for students in the subject Biology

The following professors are involved in teaching biology (list not complete):

All professors in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and additional:

• Central Facility Electron Microscopy: Prof. Dr. Walther
• Institute for Experimental Physics: Prof. Dr. Marti
• Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Prof. Dr. Kühl
• Institute for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Naturopathy: Prof. Dr. Barth, Prof. Dr. Syrovets, Prof. Dr. Möpps, Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Papatheodorou
• Institute of Physiological Chemistry: Prof. Dr. Wirth
• Institute of Human Genetics: Prof. Dr. Siebert, Prof. Dr. Ammerpohl, Prof. Kehrer-Sawatzki
• Institute of Molecular Virology: Prof Dr Kirchhoff, Prof Dr Münch, Jun.-Prof. Sauter
• Institute of Virology: apl Prof. Dr. von Einem, Prof. Dr. Sinzger, Prof. Dr. Stamminger
• Clinic for Internal Medicine 1: apl. Prof. Dr. Oswald, apl. Prof. Dr. Schirmbeck
• Clinic for Neurology: Prof. Dr. Steinacker

Handout for students for writing an external thesis

Model contract

Bachelor theses in the Biochemistry B. Sc. program are "external" if they are not done in institutes of the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biophysics and not with certain associated lecturers (professors and private lecturers) who are substantially involved in the teaching of biochemistry (for a list of these institutes, as well as further notes on this, see below).

If you want to do an external bachelor thesis, you have to get it approved by the examination board Biochemistry in time before starting the thesis, at least six weeks before.

! Important for planning !

Applications for master theses to start in the period August to January have to be submitted for the May meeting of the examination board (submission until 30.4.). Applications for master theses to start in the period February to July have to be submitted for the November meeting of the examination board (submission until 31.10.).

To do this, please submit an application to the Biochemistry Examination Committee, including your full sender (address with email address) and addressed to the chair of the Examination Committee. The application must contain a short description of the planned Bachelor thesis. It must indicate where the work is to be carried out and who is responsible for supervision there. As a rule, this person must be a habilitated professor. The brief description of the project can also be prepared as a separate letter by the potential supervisor and attached to the application.

Furthermore, the application must indicate which methods will be used.

External work must always be reviewed either by a reviewer from the institutes of the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biophysics or by associated faculty (professors and private lecturers) who are substantially involved in teaching biochemistry. A list of possible supervisors/reviewers can be found below.

You should already indicate in the application whom you could win as an "internal" or associated supervisor or reviewer.

Please send the application by email to Mrs Theilacker (Office of the Examination Committee).

Your application will then be reviewed by the Examination Committee and you will be informed of the decision taken as soon as possible.

The following criteria are important for the decision of the examination board:

• Topics that could also be carried out at institutes of the University of Ulm in a very similar way should not be done externally, but if necessary, cooperations or the like can be sought,
• the subject must be a "biochemical" one,
• the range of methods must also be biochemical and sufficient,
• adequate supervision must be ensured.

Important information for external final projects at companies (with non-disclosure agreement) can be found here, with an example of an agreement.

List of internal and associated supervisors/reviewers

1. internal supervisors/ reviewers

• All professors and private lecturers of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, the Institute of Biophysics, and Prof. Dr. Gottschalk.

2. associated supervisors/reviewers

• Institute for Quantum Physics: Prof. Dr. Freyberger
• Institute of Naturopathy and Clinical Pharmacology: Prof. Dr. Syrovets
• Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology: Prof. Dr. Barth, Prof. Dr. Möpps
• Institute of Virology: Jun.Prof. Dr. von Einem
• Internal Medicine I: Prof. Dr. Oswald

External Master's thesis

External Master's theses can be written, for example, in research-based companies, at institutes of other departments or faculties of the University of Ulm, at non-university research institutions or at institutes of other universities.

Master's theses in the M. Sc. Biology program are "external" if they are not officially supervised by a person who is appointed as an examiner in the above-mentioned degree programs and who is allowed to prepare the expert opinion. Appointed examiners are, in addition to the professors and post-doctoral lecturers of the Department of Biology, all post-doctoral lecturers (also from other subjects) who are regularly involved in teaching in the degree programs with an effort of at least 1 SWS in compulsory or elective courses.

If you want to do an external Master's thesis, you have to get it approved by the Biology Examination Committee in due time (at least two weeks) before starting the thesis. To do so, please submit an (informal) application to the Biology Examination Committee, including your full sender (address), and addressed to the chairperson(s) of the Examination Committee.

The application must contain a short description of the planned master thesis. It must indicate where the work is to be carried out and who is responsible for supervision there. As a rule, this person must be a habilitated professor. Furthermore, it must be clear from the application which methods will be used.

Please send the application by email to the Examination Committee Biology .

• Institute of Molecular Virology: Prof. Dr. Kirchhoff, Prof. Dr. Münch, Jun.-Prof. Sauter
• Department of Neurology: Prof. Dr. Steinacker

Information for students on the preparation of external theses

Master's theses in the Biochemistry MSc program are "external" if they are not done in institutes of the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biophysics and not with certain associated lecturers (professors and private lecturers) who are substantially involved in the teaching of biochemistry (for a list of these institutes, as well as further notes on this, see below).

If you want to do an external master thesis, you have to get the approval of the examination board Biochemistry in time before starting the thesis . The examination board decides on available applications in two meetings per year , usually one meeting takes place in May , the other in November . For the May meeting, applications must be submitted to the Examination Committee Biochemistry by 04/30, for the November meeting by 10/31. Please take this into account in your planning. Please also plan for the fact that your application may be rejected.

Application

To apply, please submit the following three documents:

• The filled out Application form for external Master thesis
• Project description prepared by the external supervisor (informal, 0.5 - 1 page)
• The filled out Declaration of the supervisor that he provides an assessment of the student

For external papers you need two reviewers , both reviewers must be appointed examiners, one reviewer must be from institutes of the Department of Chemistry, Biology or Biophysics. Please also include the names of both reviewers in the application (you must obtain their consent before doing so). Please send the application by email to Mrs Theilacker .

Your application will then be reviewed by the Examination Board in a meeting and you will be informed of the decision made as soon as possible. The review board meetings for external work requests are held twice a year, usually in May and November. Please keep this in mind when making your plans, please also be prepared for the possibility that your application may be rejected.

The following criteria are important for the decision of the review committee:

• Topics that could also be carried out at institutes of the University of Ulm in a very similar way should not be done externally, if necessary, one can then also strive for cooperation here. Please also note the offers of the internal working groups of the University of Ulm, which are linked here,
• it must be a biochemical issue,
• different methods should be used in the work and mainly biochemical methods should be used.

Important information for external final theses at companies (with non-disclosure agreement) you will find here . With an example of an agreement.

Wann müssen Sie einen Antrag stellen:

• Institutes of the Department of Chemistry,
• Biology and
• Biophysics and
• at Prof. Dr. Gottschalk.  
• Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology: Prof. Dr. Barth, Prof. Dr. Möpps
• Institute of Virology: Jun. Prof. Dr. von Einem
• Internal Medicine I: Prof. Dr. Oswald  

or all other institutes of the university (which are not listed under 1 and 2) ... is to be carried out!

Master theses in the M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology program are " external " if they are not officially supervised by a person who is appointed as an examiner in the M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology program.

A list of possible internal examiners can be found at the bottom of this page.

If you want to do an external master thesis, you have to get it approved by the Examination Board Industrial Biotechnology in time before starting the thesis. Please take into account in your planning that the examination board usually only decides once per semester on available applications. Please also plan for the fact that your application may be rejected.

For approval, please submit an application to the Industrial Biotechnology Examination Committee. The application must contain a short description of the planned master thesis. It must state where the work is to be carried out and who is responsible for supervision there*. Furthermore, the description must indicate which methods will be used. External work must always be examined by an examiner in the sense mentioned above. You should already indicate in the application whom you could win as an examiner. Furthermore, please submit the signed form " Information for students on the preparation of external theses " together with the application.

Please submit the application to Dr. Eigenstetter, the program coordinator at Biberach University (House PBT, Room P3.04) or to Mrs Dr. John , the study program coordinator at Ulm University (M24 / 574).

• the topic must be oriented towards the subject of the curriculum,
• the range of methods must also be oriented to the subject orientation of the curriculum and be appropriate for a scientific thesis;
• Topics that could also be carried out in a very similar way at institutes of the University of Ulm or the Biberach University of Applied Sciences should not be prepared externally; if necessary, cooperations or similar can be sought here.

*: In addition to a Master's degree, the external supervisor should have at least 3 years of professional experience before the supervision of the Master's thesis begins.

The following persons are possible as internal examiners of the master thesis (this list may not be complete, please ask Dr. Eigenstetter or Dr. John if necessary):

Biberach University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Applied Biotechnology :

• Prof. Dr. Carsten Schips
• Prof. Dr. Sybille Ebert
• Prof. Dr. Heike Frühwirth
• Prof. Dr. Hartmut Grammel
• Prof. Dr. Friedemann Hesse
• Prof. Dr. Hans Kiefer
• Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hannemann
• Prof. Dr. Katharina Zimmermann
• Prof. Dr. Chrystelle Mavoungou
• Prof. Dr. Oliver Hädicke
• Prof. Dr. Kerstin Otte
• Prof. Dr. Annette Schafmeister
• Prof. Dr. Sabine Gaisser
• Prof. Dr. Bernd Burghardt
• Prof. Dr. Ute Traub
• Dr. René Handrick
• Dr. Gerhard Eigenstetter
• Dr. Sabine Arnold
• Dr. Barbara Bottenbruch
• Dr. Francoise Chamouleau
• Dr. Jens Geier
• Dr. Anna Gilles
• Dr. Kinga Gerber

Ulm University, Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology:

• Prof. Dr. Bernhard Eikmanns
• Prof. Dr. Peter Dürre
• Dr. Frank Bengelsdorf
• PD Dr. Christian Riedel

Ulm University, Institute for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology:

• Prof. Dr. Dierk Niessing
• Dr. Frank Rosenau
• Dr. Thomas Monecke

Ulm University, Institute of Animal Molecular Endocrinology:

• Prof. Dr. Jan Tuckermann

Ulm University, Institute for Experimental Physics:

• Prof. Dr. Kay Gottschalk

Master theses and / or advanced internships in the M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology program are " external " if they are not officially supervised by a person appointed as an examiner in the M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology program.

If you want to do an external master thesis and / or an external advanced internship, you have to get it / them approved by the Examination Board Pharmaceutical Biotechnology in time before starting the thesis. Please submit your application at least 2 months before the start of the external master thesis and / or external advanced internship. Please also plan for the fact that your application may be rejected.

For approval, please submit an application ( FSPO 2016 / FSPO 2020 ) (preferably in digital form) to the Examination Committee Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. The application must include a brief description of the planned master's thesis and / or advanced internship. This must indicate where the thesis and / or the internship is to be carried out and who is responsible for supervision there*. Furthermore, the description must indicate which methods will be used. External work and advanced internships must always be reviewed by an internal examiner. You should already indicate in the application whom you could win as an internal examiner. Furthermore, please submit the signed form " Information for students on the preparation of external theses " together with the application.

Please hand in the application to Ms. Annetraut Scheiffele (secretary's office of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; room N27 2.076).

• adequate supervision must be ensured
• the topic must be oriented towards the subject of the curriculum
• the range of methods must also be oriented to the subject orientation of the curriculum and must be appropriate for a scientific final thesis
• Topics that could also be carried out at institutes of the University of Ulm or the Biberach University of Applied Sciences in a very similar way should not be prepared externally, if necessary, cooperations or the like can be striven for here

 *: In addition to a Master's degree, the external supervisor should have at least 3 years of professional experience before the supervision of the Master's thesis begins.

The following persons are possible as internal/examiners for the master thesis and / or the advanced internship (this list may not be complete, please check with Dr. John if necessary):

Ulm University,  Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Ulm University Hospital):

• Prof. Dr. Barbara Möpps
• Prof. Dr. Holger Barth

Ulm University, General and Visceral Surgery (Ulm University Hospital):

• Prof. Dr. Uwe Knippschild
• PD Dr. rer. nat. Joachim Bischof
• Dr. med. Pengfei Xu

Ulm University, Institute of Virology (Ulm University Hospital):

• Jun.Prof. Dr. Jens von Einem

Ulm University, Department of Internal Medicine I (Ulm University Hospital):

• Prof. Dr. Franz Oswald

Extension of the thesis

Upon justified request, the Bachelor's or Master's thesis can be extended (see § 16c (7) of the framework regulations of UUlm).

A Bachelor's thesis can be extended by max. 2 weeks, a Master's thesis by max. 4 weeks (exception Master IBT: here an extension of the Master's thesis is limited to max. 2 months).

Please refer to the tab of your study program for the respective information on how to apply.

Requests for extension of the bachelor thesis must be submitted to the Biology Examination Committee 2 weeks before the first deadline. Bachelor's theses can be extended by 2 weeks depending on the circumstances.

For all extensions please fill in the following form:  Application form

Requests for extension of the master thesis must be submitted to the Biology Examination Committee 2 weeks before the first deadline. Master's theses can be extended by 4 weeks depending on the circumstances.

Please send the application by email tothe Examination Committee Biology .

Please send the application by email to the Examination Committee Biochemistry .

Please submit an informal application. This must contain the following information:

         1. the address of the sender,          2. the address of the person to whom the letter is addressed (chairperson(s) of the PBT Audit Committee),          3. the date the letter was written,          4. the date of the original deadline,          5. one - two sentences for a brief justification of why the extension is requested,          6. signature of the supervisor that he/she agrees with the extension.

Requests for an extension of the master's thesis must be submitted in original to the examination board at least 2 weeks before the first deadline. Master's theses can be extended by 4 weeks depending on the circumstances.

Please send the request to Ms. Annetraut Scheiffele (secretariat of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; room N27 2.076).

Requests for extension of the bachelor or master thesis must be submitted to the Examination Committee 2 weeks before the first deadline. Bachelor's theses can be extended by 2 weeks, master´s thesis by 4 weeks, depending on the circumstances.

"Methods course"

In the bachelor's and master's degree courses in biology and biochemistry, there is a so-called "methods course" before the thesis. This is carried out by the supervisor with whom the thesis is being carried out and, among other things, topic-specific working methods that are required for the respective thesis are learned.

After successful completion, the supervisor enters the relevant proof of achievement in the university portal. Independent registration is not possible. Please note that in the case of internships carried out externally, the internal supervisor must record the performance record.

The "methods course" must be completed so that the thesis can be registered.

For students in the PO 2017, after passing the "methods course", a period begins to register the thesis in the study secretariat (in the bachelor: 2 weeks, in the master: 2 months).

Finally, you will find an overview of how the "methods course" is called in the individual courses and how many CP it includes:

Office of the Study Commission Biology

• Rainer Pfaff
• Location: M24/573
• Phone: +49-(0)731-50 23 93 1
• Fax: +49-(0)731-50 23 93 2
• Office hours:
• Mon. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed. 9 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 3 p.m. Fri. 9 - 11 a.m.
• Please send enquiries by email to sekretariat.biologie(at)uni-ulm.de
• Dr. Stephanie Maritta Wittig-Blaich
• Location: M24/570
• Phone: +49-(0)731-50 21 259
• Office hours by arrangement*

*: Please arrange an appointment via sekretariat.biologie(at)uni-ulm.de

Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology

• Dr. Lena John
• Location: M24/574
• Phone: +49-(0)731-50 22 38 4

Teaching profession / International

Dr. Eva Keppner Location: M24/570 Phone: +49-(0)731-50 23 93 0 Office hours by arrangement*

Teaching profession Biology

• Prof. Dr. Christian Riedel
• Location: M23/2412
• Phone: +49-(0)731-50 24 85 3
• Fax: +49-(0)731-50 22 71 9
• Office hours by arrangement

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Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease ( Master / Hauptfach )

Zum inhalt springen, beschreibung des studienfachs, fakten auf einen blick, bewerbung und zulassung, ihr weg zum studienplatz, der studiengang im detail, elite master program human biology - principles of health and disease, fachstudienberatung human biology - principles of health and disease, prüfungsamt für biologie - biozentrum der lmu.

The Elite Master of Science “Human Biology” is an interdisciplinary, research- and competency-oriented program that provides a deep understanding of how health and disease work. Based on the social challenges in biomedical science today, such as widespread diseases, the increasing importance of precision medicine, the ageing population and the processing of big data, there is a growing demand for highly-skilled, qualified young scientists. The program will fulfil this demand by educating distinguished students at the intersection of biology and medicine in a first-rate area of biomedical science. Up to 30 highly motivated and engaged students will be educated and supported to become outstanding researchers by exceptional, experienced and internationally acclaimed professors. The program focuses on five main topics: “Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics”, “Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology”, “Molecular Oncology”, “Neurosciences” and “Cardiovascular and Lung Research”. Our aim is to offer our students comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in a science-related professional careers within the field of biomedicine.

Highlights of the program:

• Interdisciplinary program
• Research-oriented
• Wide variety of biomedical core subjects
• Numerous collaborative partners (research institutes and pharmaceutical industry)
• Mentoring program by professors with an international profile
• Training in transferable skills

Die Universität erhebt für das Studentenwerk München den Grundbeitrag sowie den Solidarbeitrag Semesterticket.

Masterstudiengang mit 120 ECTS.

Admission to the Master's program in Human Biology requires a first professional university degree of at least 180 ECTS points or an equivalent degree from Germany or abroad in biology, biomedicine, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, human biology, medicine, physics, biophysics or a related subject, as well as successful participation in an aptitude test . The application for the aptitude procedure has to be submitted electronically via an online portal to the Faculty of Biology by February 28th for the following winter semester (cut-off deadline). Further Information here.

1st semester – Basic training

The 1st first semester of the master’s program aims to enlarge and deepen existing know-how gained from the previously completed Bachelor’s program. After the 1st first semester, the students will be prepared with the basic practical skills for the more specialized courses in the main topic areas. Throughout the 1st first semester the students will also have opportunities to practice skills such as in giving presentations, teamwork and intercultural sensitivity.

2nd semester & 3rd semester – Advanced training on the main topics

In the 2nd and 3rd semester, students may choose their priority topics. The focus in the second semester is on the topics “Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics” and “Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology”. The emphasis in the third semester is on the topics “Molecular Oncology”, “Neurosciences” and “Cardiovascular and Lung Research”. Each topic consists of a lecture, a seminar, a topic-specific practical methods course and an 8-week long research practical course. The research practical courses can also be completed within the industry or at our collaborative partner institutes in Munich or abroad. Speakers are frequently invited to hold talks during this part of the program, giving students an opportunity to network and make contact with potential future employers.

Through additional, interdisciplinary courses during the 2nd and 3rd semesters, students will have the possibility to deepen their expert knowledge by choosing courses based on their interests. Within the interdisciplinary courses, students will complete a course at the Munich Center for Ethics. In transferable skills courses, students will acquire cross-curricular vocational and social abilities, such as presentation skills, time management, self-reflection, team-work, conflict management, and leadership ability.

4th semester - Master Module

The Master’s Program culminates in a 24-week period devoted to the research, writing and defense of a Master’s Thesis. Through their Master’s Thesis, students prove their skills in conducting independent and responsible research.

Further information: https://www.mhb.uni-muenchen.de/program/the-curriculum-structure/index.html

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• Undergraduate research is measured through enrollment in BISP 199, BISP 196, or BISP 193. Undergraduate research used to satisfy degree requirements cannot be used to satisfy the BS/MS research requirement. 
• Graduate research is measured through enrollment in BGGN 271, in which the student must enroll during every quarter as an MS student.
• Research work will be credited toward the BS/MS program requirements only if it is completed while a student is officially enrolled at UC San Diego and has paid tuition for that quarter.

Enrollment and Coursework Requirements

MS students must complete at least 36 units of course work as a graduate student. Many students choose to complete more than the minimum required 36 units to help them achieve their goals.

Students need to be enrolled in 12 units each quarter (this includes both academic coursework and research units). There is no maximum unit load for a quarter.

Research Coursework

Students should enroll in both BGGN 271 and BGRD 200, with their thesis advisor as the instructor, for each quarter during the MS portion of this program. BGGN 271 is the graduate equivalent of BISP 19x. BGRD 200 accounts for the time spent discussing thesis research in the lab with a student's thesis advisor and lab colleagues. BGRD 200 is taken for 1 unit, while BGGN 271 can be taken for 4 to 12 units per quarter, reflecting the amount of time spent in the lab.

A total of 24 units of research coursework are needed between BISP 19x and BGGN 271, though BISP 19x research units do not apply toward 36 total Master's level units.

BGGN 299 and 297 are reserved for PhD students cannot be used to satisfy any of the 36 MS unit requirements.

Academic Coursework

Of the 36 graduate level units, at least 12 units must be in courses other than research (BGGN 271 and BGRD 200). Course selection should be determined in consultation with the MS thesis advisor, and all MS coursework must be approved by the thesis advisor when the student advances to candidacy in their final graduate quarter.

• Eligible course work must be graduate level (200-level or higher), but may include a maximum of four approved upper division units (100-199 level)
• Graduate level and upper division courses offered by related departments (BIOM, CHEM, MED, NEU SIO, etc.) may be used to satisfy this requirement.
• All course work must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered S/U or P/NP.
• Courses taken while an undergraduate student may not be repeated for credit during the graduate program.

Academic Coursework for students pursuing the Specialization in Biology Education Research (major code BI87)

Students pursuing the Specialization in Biology Education Research are required to complete 12 units of academic coursework, which must include BGGN 272: Learning Theories (4 units), completed with a letter grade. Of the remaining 8 units of academic coursework:

• A maximum of 4 units of upper division undergraduate coursework may satisfy this requirement.
• All courses satisfying this requirement must be completed for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered S/U or P/NP.

Recommended courses for students in this specialization include:

• EDS 102 Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Education Research (4 units)
• EDS 103 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Education Research (4 units)
• BGJC 215 Journal Club in Biology education research (1 unit)
• BGGN 202 Professional Development for Biologists (2 units)
• BGGN 211 Experimental Approaches & Methods in Modern Biology (4 units)
• BGGN 293 Scientific Writing in Biology (4 units)
• BGGN 295 Scientific Presentation in Biology (4 units)

Course selection should be determined in consultation with the MS thesis advisor, and all MS coursework must be approved by the thesis advisor when the student advances to candidacy in their final graduate quarter.

Courses Offered

For an overview of graduate courses offered in the current academic year, visit Tentative Course Offerings . For a list of courses open to MS students, visit Course Options for MS Students .

Graduate Residency, Minimum GPA, Fees

To meet the minimum requirements for a MS degree at UC San Diego, BS/MS students must complete at least 3 quarters of residency as a MS student. Summer cannot be used as a quarter of residency for MS students.

Additionally, BS/MS students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.000, both cumulatively and for each quarter of enrollment in the graduate program. If GPA falls below 3.000, the student may be dropped from the program.

Students should pay relevant fees during any quarter in which the student is using university resources (ex. working in lab or taking courses).

• Students must be enrolled full time while in the graduate program, unless approved for half time enrollment.
• To be eligible for half time , students must either be entering their 7th quarter of research or be requesting half time for health, family responsibilities, or occupation reasons. Students must meet with the BS/MS Coordinator prior to requesting half time status to confirm eligibility.
• Note: Students receiving financial support or employment at UC San Diego (such as an Instructional Assistant receiving a fee remission) must be enrolled in at least 12 units of graduate or upper division course work.

Any deviation from this plan, such as a break in enrollment for one or more quarters, may cause the student to be dropped from the program.

MS Thesis Committee

The MS thesis project completed by BS/MS students is evaluated by a MS Thesis Committee. MS students are responsible for establishing their MS Thesis Committee in consultation with their thesis advisor, and are expected to maintain communication with their committee throughout their MS program. Students officially nominate their MS committee when they advance to candidacy in their final quarter in the MS program.

The MS Thesis Committee:

• Must include at least three faculty members, including the thesis advisor who serves as the Committee Chair.
• Must include at least 2 tenure-track faculty from the School of Biological Sciences and no more than 1 adjunct faculty member.
• If the BS/MS thesis advisor is not a member of the School of Biological Sciences, or is an adjunct faculty member with the School of Biological Sciences, another member of the committee who is a tenure-track faculty member with the School of Biological Sciences must serve as Co-Chair.

Students are encouraged to form their Thesis Committee by the end of their first graduate quarter. Students are also encouraged to communicate regularly with their committee throughout the master's program to discuss the research project.

The MS Thesis Committee is responsible for approving a student's thesis and confirming that the student passed their thesis defense.

Master's thesis committees need at least three members, including the Chair (the student's thesis advisor/PI). Students are encouraged to create a committee that helps span the intellectual and technical breadth of their thesis project.

Committee member roles and eligible titles include:

• The student's faculty advisor serves as the MS Thesis Committee Chair.
• If a student's faculty advisor is not a tenure track faculty in the School of Biological Sciences, the thesis committee must have a Committee Co-Chair with a tenure track position in the School of Biological Sciences
• Students working in Biology labs may nominate a Committee Co-Chair if appropriate, however this is not required. Students in Biology labs should consult with their thesis advisor to determine if it is appropriate to nominate a Co-Chair.
• Students in the Education Specialization may have a co-chair with a Teaching Professor title (any rank)
• Faculty not serving as a Chair or Co-Chair on a thesis committee will serve as a Committee Member
• Students must have at least one committee member not serving as chair or co-chair
• All committee members must attend the thesis defense. Students are encouraged to limit membership on their thesis committee to avoid defense scheduling delays.
• Committee members must have one of the following faculty titles: Distinguished Professor, Professor Emeritus, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Teaching Professor (any rank)

Nominating the thesis committee

• Students confirm their committee chair and co-chair (or committee member, if appropriate) at the time they apply to the MS program.
• Students confirm their full committee, including the third committee member, when they advance to candidacy
• Students must nominate their MS committee with the BS/MS Coordinator to start the approval process.

Additional Information

General campus guidelines for appointing a Master's committee can be found on the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) website . Note, all MS committees must meet the UC San Diego minimum requirements for a thesis committee as well as the School of Biological Sciences requirement that a thesis committee have at least 2 tenure-track Biology faculty.

Questions? Current UCSD students: Please submit your questions via the VAC . An advisor will respond in 1-3 business days. Drop-in Advising times are posted on the Advising Calendar .

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Master of Science Biochemistry and Specialization Human and Molecular Genetics

• Degrees offered: Master of Science (MSc)
• Registration status option: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Primary program: MSc in Biochemistry
• Collaborative specialization: Human and Molecular Genetics
• with thesis (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Medicine , Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology .

Program Description

The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduate students are actively involved in laboratory research, course work, and presentation of research seminars. Thus, they acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing publications.

The programs create a stimulating and challenging environment which will allow students to achieve excellence in research. Graduates of the programs must demonstrate research skills and credibility as professionals in their area of research.

The Department is a participating unit in the Human and Molecular Genetics collaborative program.

Collaborative Program Description

The Faculty of Medicine offers a collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics at the master's and doctoral levels. The primary graduate programs in Biochemistry (BCH), Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) and Neuroscience (NSC) collaborate in offering the specialization. The degree awarded specifies the primary program and indicates "specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics."

Members of the program include scientists with interest and expertisein the following areas: developmental genetics, neuromuscular disease,microbial genetics, host resistance, cancer biology, aging, developmentof novel molecular therapeutics, gene therapy, growth and development,auto-immune diseases, molecular biology of viruses, bacteria andparasites, genetic epidemiology, retinal development and disease, animalmodels of human disease, molecular aspects of signal transduction.

Main Areas of Research

• General biochemistry
• Molecular biology
• Nutrition and metabolism

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Biochemistry (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Bioinformatics (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (PhD)
• Master of Science Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (MSc)
• Master of Science Neuroscience Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Neuroscience Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies .

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption .

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.
• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate studies office, faculty of medicine, 451 smyth road, room rgn 2016, ottawa, ontario, canada, tel.: 613-562-5215, email: [email protected]  , twitter | faculty of medicine, youtube | faculty of medicine, flickr | faculty of medicine.

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• A bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in science with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
• An MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
• A DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
• To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
• The supervisor’s name is required at the time of application.
• The thesis director must be a member of the collaborative program.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Students must indicate in their initial application for admission to the master’s program in Biochemistry that they wish to be accepted into the collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics. Students must be admitted in one of the primary programs participating in the collaborative program. Students will normally be informed about their acceptance into the collaborative program at the same time as being informed about their admission into the primary program.
• Research activities can be conducted either in English, French or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of his or her research group.

Master’s with Collaborative Specialization

The Department may require students to take additional courses, depending on their backgrounds. Students wishing to take a course in a related discipline must obtain prior approval from the Department.

Students must meet the following requirements for the master’s with collaborative specialization: 

This requirement involves the presentation of a seminar and regular attendance at the departmental seminars until permission to write the thesis is granted.

Course selection is subject to the approval of the HMG program director.

Successful presentation and defence of a thesis on a topic in human and molecular genetics based on original research carried out under the direct supervision of a member of the collaborative program.

Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all of the thesis requirements .

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is C+.

Students who fail 6 units must withdraw from the program.

Fast-Track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis. For additional information, please consult the “Admission Requirements” section of the PhD program.

Research Fields & Facilities

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top 10 research universities.

uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Development in Research (SADRs):

• Canada and the World
• Molecular and Environmental Sciences

With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

Research at the Faculty of Medicine

“The Faculty of Medicine has a long history of conducting both basic and clinical research of the highest quality. Many of our high profile research projects are conducted in partnership with affiliated-teaching hospitals and research institutes. These partnerships lead to biomedical discoveries that have a significant impact on health care. In the process they educate the next generation of Canadian scientists. Our research activity also attracts significant investment, which stimulates the Ottawa economy.”

- Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Vice-Dean, Research

Facilities, Research Centres and Institutes at the Faculty of Medicine

• Centre for Neural Dynamics
• University of Ottawa Centre for Neuromuscular Disease
• Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology , 
• Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery , 
• Kidney Research Centre , 
• University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre , 
• Medical Devices Innovation Institute, 
• Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology
• University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute .

For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

BCH 5101 Analysis of -Omics Data (3 units)

Theoretical and practical aspects of various methods currently used to analyze the plethora mountain of omics data. Methods: sequence alignment and database searches; sequence analysis and bioinformatics of gene regulation; DNA microarray and sequencing technologies to identify transcription factor binding sites; analysis of proteomics data; statistical analysis of preprocessed gene expression and protein/ metabolite abundance data; epidemiology applications. Critical reading of the literature and strategies for making informed choices of methods for the analysis of students' own data.

Course Component: Lecture

BCH 5102 Principles of Biomanufacturing (3 units)

This course will cover the fundamental biological principles impacting the development and efficacy of biotherapeutics. The course will also include topics such as the steps related to biomanufacturing processes, analytical development, quality control and assurance.

BCH 5103 Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization (3 units)

Seminars on topics of current interest in biomanufacturing and related subjects. Seminars will consist of visiting lectures from entrepreneurs and speakers from industry, regulatory agencies and patient advocate organizations with real-life experience, who will share their stories on the path to production, clinical implementation and commercialization of biological therapeutics.

Course Component: Seminar

BCH 5366 MSc Seminar (3 units)

Attendance and participation in the annual BMI Student Symposium and BMI Poster Day, attendance at BMI seminars relevant to Biochemistry. Students must present at least one poster and one oral presentation during the course of their program. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not Satisfactory).

BCH 5501 Analyse des données omiques (3 crédits)

Les aspects théoriques et pratiques des méthodes actuellement utilisées pour l'analyse des données omiques. Méthodes : alignement des séquences et recherche dans les bases de données; analyse des séquences et bioinformatique de l'expression génique; micro puces d'ADN et technologies de séquençage utilisées pour l'identification des sites de liaison des facteurs de transcription; l'analyse des données protéomiques; l'analyse statistique de l'expression génique prétraitée; et applications aux données protéine/abondance de métabolites, épidémiologie. Lecture critique de la littérature et stratégies pour faire des choix informés quant à la sélection des méthodes pour l'analyse des données.

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BCH 8101 Physical and Chemical Methods in Biochemistry (3 units)

Current applications of physical and chemical methods to the study of macromolecule structure-function relationships.

BCH 8102 Selected Topics in Protein Structure and Function (3 units)

An advanced study of recent literature dealing with structure-function relationships in selected proteins.

BCH 8103 Advanced Topics in Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis (3 units)

An advanced study of the recent literature dealing with the chemistry, metabolism and function of nucleic acids, the biosynthesis of proteins, biochemical and genetic control mechanisms, genetic engineering and the control of gene expression. Offered every second year in alternation with BCH 8105 .

BCH 8104 Advanced Topics in Cell Regulation (3 units)

An advanced study of recent literature dealing with signal transduction processes and the regulation of metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation.

Offered in alternate years.

BCH 8105 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology of Human Diseases (3 units)

Topics will be selected and representative of current developments in the field. The course consists of a repeated series of a 3 hour lecture by an expert in the field one week, followed by student presentations, discussions and critique of assigned papers on that topic the following week. Topics on selected diseases will focus on various aspects of cancer, apoptosis, disease gene identification and gene therapy. In the past these topics have included the molecular aspects of various cancers, spinal muscular atrophy, tissue regeneration, the discovery of disease genes, infectious disease (HIV) and gene therapy. Students will write a grant proposal and participate in mock grant review panels. Depending on enrolment, the course may be limited to HMG students only.

BCH 8106 Mitochondrial Medicine: Theory and Approaches (3 units)

An advanced study of the recent literature dealing with metabolism, nutrition and metabolic control theory, with emphasis on both whole body and cell metabolism in metabolic and nutritional disorders such as obesity and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

BCH 8107 Advanced Topics in Lipid Metabolism and Disease (3 units)

An advanced study of the recent literature dealing with the role of lipids in both normal physiology and pathophysiology, with a focus on the mechanisms underlying the regulation of both lipid signaling and lipid metabolism in disease processes.

BCH 8108 Advanced Methods of Macro-Molecular Structure Determination (3 units)

A detailed examination of modern methods used to determine the structures of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. May include X-ray crystallography, electron diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and other spectroscopic methods.

BCH 8109 Advanced Topics in Cell Death (3 units)

Molecular mechanisms of cell death. Particular attention to be paid to role of aberrant cell death in human disease. Offered in the Fall of odd numbered years.

BCH 8110 Advanced Topics in Systems Biology (3 units)

Recent advances in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and neuroinformatics including functional and chemical genomics, RNA analyses, microarrays, mass spectrometry, and neural imaging. Course requirements include student presentations and writing a mock research proposal based on Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) guidelines. Limited enrollment. Offered in alternate years with BCH 8101 Physical and Chemical Methods in Biochemistry.

Permission of the Department is required.

BCH 8111 Chromosome and Chromatin Biology (3 units)

Higher order chromosome structure and chromatin remodeling and their impact on regulation of gene expression, DNA replication, repair and recombination, and chromosome segregation. Histone modifications and nucleosome positioning and their influence on higher order chromosome structure. Importance of chromosome and chromatin in the context of the cell cycle, development, and disease. Critical reading of the literature on chromosome and chromatin biology.

BCH 8114 Advanced Topics in the Cell Cycle (3 units)

Mechanisms of cell cycle regulation. Model systems critical to deciphering the cell cycle in eukaryotes: budding and fission yeast, Xenopus laevis egg extracts, Aspergillus nidulans, Drosophila melanogaster, sea urchin and mouse oocytes and cultured vertebrate cells. Overview of the prokaryotic cell cycle.

BCH 8116 Model Organisms and Systems Biology (3 units)

Utilization of model organisms in the development and advancement of the systems biology field. Particular attention will be paid to the use of organisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model platform for cell cycle progression/cancer. Other models may also be included. The basics of the technology will be discussed along with the application of technology to complex biological questions, in particular relating to the cell cycle. Course offered in alternate years.

BCH 8117 Advanced Topics Relating to the Cell Cytoskeleton and Membranes (3 units)

Advanced study of recent literature dealing with the mammalian cellular cytoskeleton and membrane with an emphasis on the regulation of cell motility, adhesion and cell division.

BCH 8120 ADVANCED TOPICS IN IMMUNOMETABOLISM (3 units)

An advanced study of the recent literature dealing with the field of immunometabolism, with a focus on both immunometabolic pathways and the specialized techniques that allow for understanding chronic inflammatory/metabolic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, neurodegeneration, etc.

BCH 8134 Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes (3 units)

Sequencing of eukaryote and prokaryote genomes with emphasis on recent technologies, sequence alignments and databases and assembly of genomes from massively parallel sequencing data. Focus on mapping studies, including linkage disequilibrium-based genome-wide association study (GWAS), to characterize functional variants associated with complex traits. Analysis and structure of microbial metagenomes from environmental and human habitats, including structure-function analysis of microbial communities, microbiota-human disease correlations, and molecular phylogeny. Genome expression, including measures of RNA transcripts and proteins and statistical analysis of data. Combination of various -omics data to understand gene-environment interactions.

BCH 8165 Special Topics in Biochemistry (3 units)

A survey of recent advances in selected areas of biochemistry.

BCH 8166 Special Topics in Biochemistry II (3 units)

BCH 8213S Seminars (2 crédits / 2 units)

Compulsory for second-year graduate students.

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

BCH 8214S Seminars (2 crédits / 2 units)

Compulsory for third-year graduate students.

BCH 8310 Current Topics in RNA Molecular Biology (3 units)

Properties, mechanisms associated with regulation and the functions of RNAs and Ribonucleoprotein (RNPs) as well as RNA organisms. Current knowledge on RNA expression (synthesis, processing, transport and localization), the structure-function relationship and molecular mechanisms associated with RNAs and RNA genomes, RNA in evolution and in the origin of life, and RNA as therapeutic agents.

Courses CMM 8310 , BCH 8310 cannot be combined for units.

BCH 8366 PhD Seminar (3 units)

Attendance and participation in the annual BMI Student Symposium and BMI Poster Day, attendance at BMI seminars relevant to Biochemistry. Students will present a poster in their first and every alternate year, and an oral presentation the second and every alternate year until they have permission to write their thesis. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

BCH 8511 Biologie des chromosomes et de la chromatine (3 crédits)

Organisation de la structure des chromosomes et le remodelage de la chromatine ainsi que l'impact de ceux-ci sur la régulation de l'expression génique, la réplication, la réparation et la recombinaison de l'ADN ainsi que sur la ségrégation des chromosomes. Les modifications histoniques et le positionnement des nucléosomes ainsi que leur influence sur la structure organisée des chromosomes. Importance des chromosomes et de la chromatine dans le contexte du cycle cellulaire, du développement et des maladies. Lecture critique de la littérature portant sur la biologie des chromosomes et de la chromatine.

BCH 8534 Structure et expression des génomes procaryotes et eucaryotes (3 crédits)

Le séquençage des génomes eucaryotes et procaryotes, avec un accent particulier sur les technologies récentes, l'alignement des séquences et les bases de données, et l'assemblage des génomes à partir de données générées par séquençage haut débit. Les études de cartographie comparée incluant les études d'associations pangénomiques basées sur le déséquilibre de liaison pour caractériser les variantes fonctionnelles associées aux traits complexes. L'analyse et la structure de métagénomes microbiens issus d'habitats humains et environnementaux incluant l'analyse structure-fonction des communautés microbiennes, les corrélations entre les maladies humaines et le microbiome ainsi que la phylogénie moléculaire. L'expression génique incluant les mesures de transcriptomes et de protéomes ainsi que l'analyse statistique des données. La combinaison des différentes -données omiques pour comprendre les interactions gène-environnement.

BCH 9998 Examen de synthèse (doctorat) / Comprehensive-Examination (PhD)

À l'intention des étudiants inscrits au programme de Ph.D. L'inscription à ce cours est limitée à trois sessions consécutives. / For students enrolled in the doctoral program. Enrollement in this course is limited to three consecutive academic sessions.

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

HMG 8103 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases I (3 units)

Prerequisite: Permission of the HMG program director.

HMG 8105 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases II (3 units)

HMG 8106 Clinical Cytogenomics (3 units)

Comprehensive review of the basic principles and technologies in cytogenomics and their clinical application for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. Registrations may be limited depending on enrolment.

Prerequisite: Permission of the course coordinator.

HMG 8107 Clinical Biochemical Genetics (3 units)

Presentation of the biomechanical and molecular bases of inborn errors of metabolism. The course consists of a series of lectures followed by student discussion of a related paper assigned the previous week. Registrations may be limited depending on enrolment.

HMG 8108 Clinical Molecular Genetics (3 units)

Comprehensive review of all aspects of clinical molecular genetics acquainting students with clinical applications of various molecular technologies. Registrations may be limited depending on enrolment.

HMG 8506 Cytogénomique clinique (3 crédits)

Revue exhaustive des principes de base et des techniques en cytogénomique et de leur application clinique à des fins diagnostiques et pronostiques. Les inscriptions peuvent être limitées selon la participation.

HMG 8507 Génétique biochimique clinique (3 crédits)

Présentation des bases biochimiques et moléculaires des maladies innées du métabolisme. Les inscriptions peuvent être limitées selon la participation.

HMG 8508 Génétique moléculaire clinique (3 crédits)

Revue exhaustive de tous les aspects de la génétique moléculaire clinique donnant aux étudiants des exemples des applications cliniques des différentes techniques en génétique moléculaire. Les inscriptions peuvent être limitées selon la participation.

HMG 8600 Special Topics in Human and Molecular Genetics (3 crédits)

Current topics in molecular genetics, developmental genetics, cancer genetics, neurogenetics, population genetics, clinical genetics and other areas depending on available expertise and interest expressed. Offered alternate years subject to sufficient demand.

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28 February for the following winter semester For further information, please check the programme website http://www.mhb.lmu.de .

Supported by the Elite Network of Bavaria , the outstanding Faculties of Biology and Medicine at LMU offer a first-rate programme leading to a Master of Science in Human Biology. Elite Master's Programme: Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease is an interdisciplinary, research- and competency-oriented programme that provides a deep understanding of how health and disease work.

The Elite Master's Programme: Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease is taught in English to a maximum of 30 highly motivated and engaged students . It offers a state-of-the-art education at a modern research location in a wide variety of biomedical core subjects , such as “Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics”, “Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology”, “Molecular Oncology”, “Neurosciences” and “Cardiovascular and Lung Research”. The curriculum offers numerous compulsory or elective modules and transferable-skill courses. The students will be educated and supported by a mentoring programme with excellent, experienced and internationally-known professors in order to become outstanding researchers.

In addition to the Faculties of Biology and Medicine at LMU, students will have the possibility to carry out a research project with one of our numerous collaboration partners at home and abroad (including both research institutes and industry).

First Semester – Basic Training The first semester of the Master’s programme aims to enlarge and deepen existing know-how gained from the previously completed Bachelor’s programme. After the first semester, the students will be prepared with the basic practical skills for the more specialised courses in the main topic areas. Throughout the first semester, the students will also have opportunities to practice skills such as in giving presentations, teamwork and intercultural sensitivity.

Second and Third Semesters – Advanced Training on the Main Topics In the following semesters, students may choose their priority topics. The focus in the second semester is on the topics “Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics” and “Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology” . The emphasis in the third semester is on the topics “Molecular Oncology”, “Neurosciences” and “Cardiovascular and Lung Research” . Each topic consists of a lecture, a seminar, a topic-specific practical methods course and an eight-week long research practical course. The research practical courses can also be completed within the industry or at our collaborative partner institutes in Munich or abroad. Speakers are frequently invited to hold talks during this part of the programme, giving students an opportunity to network and make contact with potential future employers.

Through additional, interdisciplinary courses during the second and third semesters, students will have the possibility to deepen their expert knowledge by choosing courses based on their interests. Within the interdisciplinary courses, students will complete a course at the Munich Center for Ethics. In transferable skills courses, students will acquire cross-curricular vocational and social abilities, such as presentation skills, time management, self-reflection, team-work, conflict management, and leadership ability.

Fourth Semester – Master's Module The Master’s programme culminates in a 24-week period devoted to the research, writing and defence of a Master’s thesis. Through their Master’s theses, students prove their skills in conducting independent and responsible research.

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The two required research internships can also be completed in industry or at our cooperation partners in Munich or abroad.

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124 EUR per semester

Here’s a basic outline of what you should budget for monthly living costs in Munich:

• Rooms in private housing including utilities: 500 to 800 EUR
• Rooms in university housing: minimum 300 EUR including utilities
• Health insurance: 120 EUR
• Meals: 250 to 300 EUR
• Mobile phone: 15 to 30 EUR
• Public transportation: 29 EUR for the discounted "D-Ticket" ("Deutschlandticket") for students, valid all over Germany (no ICE/IC trains)

And there’s good news! With a valid student identity card, you’ll have access to steep price reductions for public transportation and Munich’s many cultural events (like theatre, concerts, museums, and more), as well as at the many on-campus student cafeterias and cafés.

There is no financial aid system offered by LMU Munich.

Students can apply for different scholarships, that are competitive funding opportunities: e.g. Deutschlandstipendium, SIST LMU Study scholarship (only international students), or the SIST LMU Study completion scholarship (only international students).

Please visit the following link for further information: Scholarships – LMU Munich

• You have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree programme with at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in Biology, Human Biology or a related subject (e.g., Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Physics, or Biophysics). If you have not yet completed a Bachelor's programme in one of the above-mentioned subjects, you should expect to do so within the next months.
• Your Bachelor's curriculum should include a final research project (Bachelor's thesis) with a written thesis credited with at least 10 ECTS credits . If your Bachelor's programme does not require a thesis, you are still eligible to apply if you have completed or will complete an equivalent course or internship. A course or an internship will be considered as equivalent, if it concerns a long-term research project (of at least eight weeks) combined with a written report according to good scientific writing standards. The project details of the equivalent course or internship should be described in the online application form.

Proficiency in English: equal to a B2 level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or proof of equivalent proficiency in English

For the online application tool, please visit: http://www.mhb.lmu.de

Part-time jobs are offered in the various working groups.

The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.

For further information, please visit the following link:

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Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 400-600 EUR per month.

The Elite Master's Programme: Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease is accompanied by a comprehensive mentoring programme . From enrolment until graduation, students will be supported by several people, depending on their specific needs.

Each student will be assigned a professor as a mentor who will foster the development of both the personal and individual scientific profile . Professors involved in this Master’s programme are at the cutting-edge of their respective fields and have an international profile. During regular conversations between student and mentor, mentors will support students’ scientific and personal career development. The Study Dean, the Student Council, the Examination Office and the Study Coordinator and the Career Service from LMU "Student and Arbeitsmarkt" also provide valuable assistance to students during their studies.

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LMU Munich is recognised as one of the top-ranked universities in Europe . Research and teaching at the university's 18 faculties are committed to the highest international standards of excellence. Students can choose from over 200 degree programmes ranging from the humanities and social sciences to economics and law as well as medicine and natural sciences. A growing number of Master's and doctoral programmes are taught in English.

LMU Munich forms part of a unique network of research institutions, foundations, and corporations in and around the city. Its campuses and a lively international student community constitute an integral part of the urban landscape. Home to approximately 1.5 million people, Munich is not only an important hub for higher education, research, technology, and the media. With its renowned museums, galleries, theatres, and festivals, the capital of Bavaria also ranks among the major European cultural centres. Its proximity to the surrounding lakes and the Bavarian Alps adds to Munich's inimitable appeal.

Together, the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Medicine of LMU represent a thriving research network . Biologists and medical doctors at LMU work together successfully on numerous important international and interdisciplinary projects, supported research clusters and programmes. Their outstanding research output is internationally recognised, and it gives significant impulse to the basic research in biomedical sciences.

The successful research is confirmed by a number of international rankings, including the Times Higher Education Ranking (2023) , in which LMU is ranked 33rd worldwide in the field of biological research.

University location

The Elite Master's Programme: Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease is characterised by excellent facilities for contemporary research in Munich and just outside of Munich at the modern High Tech Campus in Martinsried , where the main part of the programme will be held. At the High Tech Campus, next to the Faculty of Biology ( Biocenter ) and the Faculty of Medicine ( Biomedical Center and the University Hospital ), further high-profile institutions are situated. These are the Max-Planck-Institute of Biological Intelligence and Neurobiology , the Helmholtz Zentrum Munich ( Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells , Comprehensive Pneumology Center), the Gen Center and the Research Center for Molecular Biosystems, the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research and the Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (IBE) . In parallel, the knowledge of these institutes acquires feeds into real-world biotechnological and medical applications, for example, through start-up companies that are also based at the HighTechCampus. For example, the "Fördergesellschaft IZB mbH" , is home to over 60 biotech companies with over 650 employees.

Further significant institutes of the Faculty of Medicine – which are also involved in the elite Master’s programme – are situated at the Medical Campus in downtown Munich . They include: the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK) , the Max von Pettekofer Institute and the Institute of Pathology and the Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology .

Another unique feature of Munich is that it is the home of all six types of German Centers for Health Research established by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). Their translational research topics focus on a variety of diseases, including cancer and diabetes as well as cardiovascular, lung, infectious and neurodegenerative disorders. The Faculty of Medicine is involved in the research of all these centres. All five topics of the current elite Master’s programme are represented within the focus areas of the Centers for Health Research. The existing cooperative network with all these institutions provides our students with a unique, rich and modern research environment.

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If you are interested in writing your Master Thesis in our group, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt: h.leonhardt(at)lmu.de 

Dr. Hartmann Harz: harz(at)bio.lmu.de

Dr. David Hörl: hoerl(at)biologie.uni-muenchen.de

Dr. Daniela Meilinger: d.meilinger(at)lmu.de

Dr. Andreas Stengl: stengl(at)biologie.uni-muenchen.de

Please note: In general we preferentially take students who already did a research course in our lab. 

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Human Ecology: Master's (Two Years) Thesis

Course · 30 credits

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Description

The Master’s thesis is an independent piece of work that addresses human-environmental relations and sustainability issues from a trans-disciplinary perspective.

The thesis should address a particular issue within the field of Human Ecology, applying theoretical frameworks and research methods to a specific set of empirical data. The research question, theoretical framework, methods, empirical data, and conclusions should be clearly specified. The student should apply perspectives, concepts, and methods learned in earlier courses.

The student is assigned an advisor while writing the Master’s thesis. Further guidelines for the Master’s thesis are published by the Master of Science Programme in Social Science (Human Ecology: Culture, Power, and Sustainability).

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Requirements and selection

Entry requirements.

The students must have a Bachelor´s degree including three terms (1-90 credits) of studies in Human Ecology or another subject of relevance to the programme, e.g. anthropology, sociology, geography, environmental studies, or the equivalent. Passed second-cycle courses in human ecology amounting to 30 credits, passed second-cycle courses in methodology amounting to 30 credits. English 6/English course B.

Selection criteria

English language requirements.

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se

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Study period

15 January 2024 - 2 June 2024

Application

You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

• Check that you meet the  entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
• Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period. Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
• Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the  application deadline .

Step 2: Submit documents

• Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se  
• Get all your documents ready: - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants) - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants) - passport/ID (all applicants) and - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).  
• Prepare  programme-specific documents  if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
• Upload or send  all  required documents to University Admissions before the  document deadline .
• Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the  document deadline .

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+). * If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme.  However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.  *  Svensk student?  Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Tuition fees

Non-eu/eea citizens.

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 55 000

First payment: SEK 55 000

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.

• Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
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*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund university global scholarship programme.

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

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Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

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A thesis for Distinction in Biology is a wonderful way for you to close the loop on your undergraduate research experience and showcase your scientific scholarship. Your thesis will be evaluated by the Faculty in Biology and answers the following questions: What did you do? Why did you do it? What is the significance of your results? What else would you do, were you to continue the project?

In answering the above questions, you have an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and intellectual ownership of a project; not simply your productivity in the lab. The volume of results or completeness of the study is not critical for a successful thesis. Instead, we will be looking for the following:

• An argument for the significance of your research, contextualized within the scientific literature;
• A review of appropriate literature as evidence in support of claims you make in your argument;
• A statement of your research goals, i.e., a meaningful question of biological importance;
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• Appropriate presentation of results through tables, figures, and images;
• A discussion of the meaning and significance of your results;
• A description of limitations and future directions for the project.

Expanded guidelines can be found in the Biology Thesis Assessment Protocol (BioTAP):

Format of the Thesis

The basic format of the thesis should resemble that of any scientific journal article that is common in your subdiscipline. It generally includes the following sections: Introduction & Background; Methods; Results; Discussion; Acknowledgements; and References. In some instances, it may be useful to sub-divide the Methods & Results section to correspond to multiple aims. However, if you chose to take this route, remember that there should still be a general Introduction and Discussion sections that address the project as a whole. The thesis should not consist of several "mini-papers" that are unconnected.  

Submission Guidelines

The format of the final copy should follow these guidelines:

• Cover Page ( sample ): Title; student's name; supervisor's name; date of submission; 3 signature lines at bottom right (Research Supervisor, DUS, Reader). Please follow the format and language of the sample.
• Abstract Page: single-spaced, roughly 250 words.
• Thesis should be double-spaced
• Pages should be numbered at the top right corner of the page
• It is preferred that figures are embedded within the document instead of all at the end
• There is no minimum page requirement or limit, although most are approximately 25 pages. 

Sample Theses

Examples of Distinction papers from previous years are available for examination in the Undergraduate Studies Office (Rm 135 BioSci).  Several samples are also available below as PDF files.

• Tracing the origins of antimalarial resistance in Plasmodium vivax
• Interaction network optimization improves the antimicrobial efficacy of phage cocktails
• Identifying how ufmylation of RAB1B regulates IFN-β signaling

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