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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. 
 

  • Course structure

    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

  • Schedule

    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.
  • Contact

    Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office