The core Molecular Principles of Cell Behaviour focuses on the molecular mechanisms that underlie and govern fundamental cellular processes such as those involved in chromosome and organelle biology, cell shape and motion, as well as cell responses to different inputs including cell-to-cell communication and stress signals. The core aims to uncover the molecular structures, interactions and dynamics underpinning the respective cellular behaviour in both physiological and pathological cell states.

Lectures and research topics of the 3-year curriculum: The core’s doctoral training programme provides an elaborated concept for the thorough training and qualification of doctoral researchers, that focuses both on (a) the theoretical knowledge and experimental skills necessary to work at the interface between biology, chemistry and medicine and (b) generic skills related training. The scientific research related qualification includes a profound training on the theoretical foundation of mechanistic cell biology, chemical biology, and the molecular and cellular basis of disease, but also on state-of-the-art methodologies. Regular lectures and doctoral seminars, annual retreats, and the invitation of guest speakers are designed to generate scientific discussion and support communication, collaboration and exchange of scientific ideas among the doctoral researchers.

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