Forschungspraktikum Neurogenetik für Fortgeschrittene

What it is about

You work practically in a neurogenetic research laboratory, in particular with mouse models and cellular model systems. You will learn modern molecular biological and histological methods, conduct your own small research projects, and be able to present and critically interpret results in written and oral form at the end.

What you will be able to do

• Carrying out a small scientific project
• Mastering at least two fundamental methods (molecular biological or histological)
• Creation of a structured written protocol
• Preparation and presentation of a scientific presentation
• Classification and critical interpretation of experimental results

What the module consists of

• Praktikumcentral practical work on a small research project; guidance and demonstrations; exercises of laboratory skills
• SelbststudiumLiterature study to develop theoretical foundations; use of the internship script
• PräsentationShort presentation of the results in the institute seminar (part of the assessment)

Teaching method

• AnleitungsgesprächeIntroduction and supervision of the practical work
• DemonstrationenDemonstrations of laboratory procedures and techniques
• ExperimentePractical implementation of the methods in the research project
• Ergebnisbesprechungen und FeedbackDiscussion of results and improvement of the quality of the work
• Studium von HintergrundliteraturDevelopment of theoretical foundations and interpretation of the results