Chemistry: Advanced Experimental Protein Chemistry

Education facts

Code: KEMM53

<p>Curious about how cells are working on a molecular level? Learn more about proteins - the hard workers of the cells - while training your laboratory skills.</p><p>KEMM53. The aim of the course is that the students shall acquire up to date advanced knowledge and skills for biochemical studies of proteins and acquire an deep understanding of how proteins work by theoretical and practical investigations of the function, properties and structural dynamics of proteins. </p> <h2>Course content</h2> <p>Proteins have a diverse range of functions in the living cell. Proteins can be enzymes, molecular motors that make things move, messengers that transmit signals, transporters of oxygen, and many other things. In short, proteins enable life. </p> <p>The lectures and exercises provide advanced information how to study proteins on a molecular level and how proteins work. The lectures give insight in the research frontier and provide a theoretical background on experimental methods used for protein purification and investigations of protein properties, function and dynamics. These methods are e.g. preparative methods, protein purification by ion-exchange/adsorption/affinity chromatography, criteria for purity, SDS-PAGE, iso-electric focusing, 2D electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, methods to study protein interactions, analysis of post-translational modifications, spectroscopy to analyse the dynamics and secondary structure of proteins and bioinformatics.</p> <p>Experimental protein chemistry is a central topic in the course and the students are trained in the use of important methods within protein purification and characterisation, including methods used for the study of properties, function, and structural dynamics. In addition, the students are trained in experimental planning, execution, and documentation. The use of biochemical information, bioinformatics and databases are also included in the course.</p>

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general entry requirements for higher education and requirements for English proficiency corresponding to English 6/B from Swedish upper secondary school, and have passed 90 credits in natural science courses, including knowledge equivalent to: KEMA20 General Chemistry 15 credits KEMA41 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course 7.5 credits and KEMA13 Biochemistry - Basic Course 7.5 credits KEMB23 Biochemistry - Function and Regulation 15 credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Chemistry: Advanced Experimental Protein Chemistry

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %