Processes that result in misfolded proteins are responsible for several serious neurological deseases. This course dicusses in a conceptual way, why proteins form specific structures, protein interactions within the cellular machinery, why errors sometimes occur as well as protective strategies against errors. In addition to lectures and practicals, the course includes projects, discussions and a miniconference and aims at improving the students ability to formulate and test hypothesises.

Time: The course is given Nov.-Jan. (periods C-D)

Contact: Mikael Oliveberg

More information:

http://www.kemi.su.se/english/education