Biomolecular Horizons: Building a Sustainable Future in Life Sciences
Overview: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași invites students from around the world to explore their interest and passion for Life Sciences. Designed to deepen both theoretical understanding and practical expertise, this program focuses on advancing your skills in interdisciplinary experimental techniques and data analysis surrounding research of biomolecules.
The curriculum offers a diverse array of topics, including bioinformatics and DNA barcoding, the structural biology of proteins, the physiological roles and activity of enzymes, innovative approaches to combating antimicrobial resistance, as well as your very own first-hand experience in advanced techniques like, peptide chemistry, separation methods, structural mass spectrometry, modeling and 3D printing of protein structures and genetic sequencing.
This module provides a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and applications in Life Sciences, fostering a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease.
Number of contact hours: 36 / 4 ECTS
Assessment method: Multiple choice test and project presentation
Contact (module coordinator): Assoc. Prof. dr. Brîndușa Alina PETRE (brindusa.petre@uaic.ro)
MODULE OUTLINE
Lectures(L) and practical applications (PA)
- A Critical Analysis of Empiric Antibiotics Treatment: Health Benefits versus Environmental Risks (L, PA);
- Enzymes in Everyday Life (L, PA);
- Proteins, Enzymes, and Antibodies as Molecular Vehicles for Investigating Human Health and Diseases (L, PA);
- Advanced ESI – Mass Spectrometry: Exploring Biomolecular Mass and Structure (PA);
- Cell penetrating peptides as drug delivery and diagnostic tools (L, PA);
- Identifying biological species using DNA barcoding (L, PA)
- New weapons to fight antimicrobial resistance (L, PA)
- From amino acids to biological function – a journey into the structural biology of proteins (L, PA)