Hands-On Classes 2026

On demand: Behavioural screen for molecular players in pain resolution

Responsible lecturer

Prof. R. Kittel, Dr. M. Selcho

Location

Institute of Biology, Leipzig University, Leipzig

Description

Participants will perform behavioural experiments in Drosophila to analyse molecular components involved in pain resolution, and visit the research facilities at the Institute of Biology at Leipzig University.

Additional Info: Drosophila experiments, Institute Tour. Travel costs will be covered by the KFO 5001, after discussion with Ms. Gewiß (resolvepain@ukw.de)

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25

Sept.

25.09.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

Machine Learning - Basics and Examples

Responsible lecturer: Dr. A. Sawalma

The hands-on session will be in two parts, a short lecture about the basics of machine learning, and a hands-on session, where participants dive through pre-written simple codes covering the following aspects:

- Common machine learning models used in clinical studies

- Deep learning models

- Large language models

Basic knowledge of python is all that is needed.

Participants are highly encouraged to bring their laptops.

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25

Sept.

25.09.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

RNA-Seq Essentials: RNA Isolation, Quality Assessment, and Raw Data Evaluation

Responsible lecturer: Prof. R. Blum, Dr. A. Sodmann

In this course, we will provide practical tips for RNA isolation from various materials (such as DRG, nerves, and fixed tissues), discuss RNA quality criteria, compare reverse priming strategies, test RNA sample comparability, and demonstrate how to evaluate RNA-Seq raw data prior to computational analysis.

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25

Sept.

25.09.2026

15:00 Uhr - 18:00 Uhr

MRI analyses in pain

Responsible lecturer: Prof. P. Geha

Places available: 6

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27

Nov.

27.11.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

Analysis of neuronal tissue and teased nerve fibers

Responsible lecturer: Prof. K. Doppler

Places available: 6

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27

Nov.

27.11.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

Basic introduction to genome databases and computational sequence analysis

Responsible lecturer: Dr. M. Briese

Places available: 6

The students will become familiar with a genome browser and learn how to extract sequence information. This will help them to understand transcript complexity including alternative splicing, polyadenylation and transcription initiation. This information is important to analyze sequence data, measure gene expression and design cloning experiments.

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27

Nov.

27.11.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

Imaging and analysis of the dorsal root ganglion by MRI

Responsible lecturer: Prof. M. Pham, Dr. M. Schindehütte

The dorsal root ganglion (DRG) can be imaged in various ways using MRI techniques. This course provides an overview of current in vivo MRI techniques, exploring their potential and limitations. The course is designed to give scientists who are already familiar with DRG imaging a deeper understanding of the method. It is also intended to demonstrate to scientists with no prior experience of the method how it can be applied to their research.

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27

Nov.

27.11.2026

13:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr

MEA-based electrophysiological analysis of hiPSC-derived neurons

Responsible lecturer: Dr. J. Neubauer

Places available: 6

In this workshop, you will gain hands-on experience analyzing hiPSC-derived neurons using MEA technology. Participants will compare the neuronal activity in mono-cultures and in co-culture with human astrocytes.

Additional information: Institute Tour, Introduction to micro-electrode arrays and measuring of electrical activity patterns.

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