740962 Gender-differences in drug action and safety
summer semester 2017 | Last update: 08.06.2017 | Place course on memo list740962
Gender-differences in drug action and safety
VU 2
2
Block
not applicable
English
The course will address the role of the sexual hormones (testosterone and estrogen) on cell biology with a special focus on different aspects of drug effects and toxicity related to ion channels.
The course consists of a theoretical presentation of the cell biology gender related issues and ion channel-drug interaction as well as a hands on practical part in ion channel electrophysiology.
lecture and practical exercise in the laboratory (whole cell patch-clamp)
The participants will have to prepare a journal club of an article related to the subject, chosen by the lecturer or an article of their own choice.
Subject to alteration.