Bioanalytical chemistry

The bioanalysis course covers the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules (e.g. proteins and metabolites)

An overview of basic concepts and approaches in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics is given as well as a survey of the field of drug development. Students will study a range of analytical techniques used for sample pre-treatment, detection, identification, and quantification of biomolecules, including immunoassay, biomolecular mass spectrometry, biosensors and clinical diagnostics and imaging techniques. The interplay of experimental and computational approaches is also explored. 

The course features lectures, workshops, laboratory project work, oral and written presentation of scientific work within the following subjects:

Bioanalytes
Overview of the range of analytes relevant in bioanalytical chemistry, including nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, metabolites, handling of biological samples, sample preparation and storage methods.

Immunoassays
Concepts and cutting edge applications of molecular recognition assays, including clinical diagnostics and point-of-care analysis.

Biosensors
Concepts and applications of optical and electrochemical biosensors, including concepts around wearable sensors.

Biomolecular mass spectrometry
Concepts and applications for native mass spectrometry, analyses of biomolecular complexes, and analysis of complex biological matrices.

Imaging techniques
for example, optical spectroscopy, mass spectrometry or X-ray-based techniques

Drug development
The process and chain of drug development, from inception to testing and trials

Additional methods of interest could include
Blotting techniques, nucleic acid amplification techniques, nanopores and biomembranes

Modules

Theory 5 ECTS

Lab 2 ECTS

Lab project 3 ECTS

Teaching Format

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, exercises and lab.

Participation in lab, seminars, exercises and integrated teaching is mandatory.


Assessment

  • Written exam
  • Lab project report and presentation

Examiner

Nicole Pamme
ail: nicole.pamme@su.se

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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Course Coordinator
Nicole Pamme, email:ail:  nicole.pamme@su.se

Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office: chemistry@su.se

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