Developmental Biology Including the Development of the Nervous System

Education facts

Code: 1BG510

The course provides knowledge in developmental processes during tissue development and organogenesis, including the development of the nervous system. A special focus will be directed towards the ontogeny of humans, mouse, zebrafish and invertebrates. The course discusses the molecular mechanisms shaping organisms, e.g. regulation of gene expression, cell signalling, cell migration, cell differentiation and pattern formation. The course will further address the role of gene variants in disease onset and progression in humans. You will gain hands-on experience in CRISPR/Cas9 genome modification and perform advanced imaging of developing embryonic tissue in zebrafish.

Entry requirements

Completed courses of 150 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry or 30 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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.

• Developmental Biology Including the Development of the Nervous System

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 21 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %