Aga Wegrzyn

In my thesis, entitled “In silico patient. Systems medicine approach to inborn errors of metabolism”, I described several ways to optimise and apply various computational modelling approaches for the analysis of patient (comics) data and disease mechanisms. I predicted new biomarkers for Refsum disease (a disease in which the food component phytanic acid is not degraded) and for vitamin B2 deficiency. Also, I presented a new model for brain metabolism in phenylketonuria patients, linking diet… Meer weergeven

In my thesis, entitled “In silico patient. Systems medicine approach to inborn errors of metabolism”, I described several ways to optimise and apply various computational modelling approaches for the analysis of patient (comics) data and disease mechanisms. I predicted new biomarkers for Refsum disease (a disease in which the food component phytanic acid is not degraded) and for vitamin B2 deficiency. Also, I presented a new model for brain metabolism in phenylketonuria patients, linking diet with serotonin and dopamine metabolism. Based on this model, I proposed a diet optimisation to reduce neurological symptoms in these patients. This model can also be applied to other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease, depression, or autism. Minder weergeven

"Molecular Biotechnology" is a programme of studies leading to MSc degree. Students are obliged to collect 30 ECTS for each semester, i.e. a total of 120 ECTS for the whole Master's programme. At the end of the programme the student will write a Master's thesis, which should describe the results of her/his research project. The results of this project will be presented during a Faculty seminar for MSc candidates (a short oral presentation), and the thesis will be evaluated by the reviewers and… Meer weergeven

"Molecular Biotechnology" is a programme of studies leading to MSc degree. Students are obliged to collect 30 ECTS for each semester, i.e. a total of 120 ECTS for the whole Master's programme. At the end of the programme the student will write a Master's thesis, which should describe the results of her/his research project. The results of this project will be presented during a Faculty seminar for MSc candidates (a short oral presentation), and the thesis will be evaluated by the reviewers and subsequently defended during a Master's exam. During a Master's exam a student is expected to answer questions covering all areas of knowledge and expertise covered by the "Molecular Biotechnology" programme of studies. Minder weergeven

It should first be noted that the university put the main emphasis on science, not engineering aspects of biotechnology.
The Biotechnology track provides a thorough basics of science: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry and bioinformatics. In addition to the core subjects, such as: Industrial microbiology and Industrial biotechnology, which will enable our graduates to communicate with the engineers in future, we offer a range of courses from areas of modern biology, including… Meer weergeven

It should first be noted that the university put the main emphasis on science, not engineering aspects of biotechnology.
The Biotechnology track provides a thorough basics of science: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry and bioinformatics. In addition to the core subjects, such as: Industrial microbiology and Industrial biotechnology, which will enable our graduates to communicate with the engineers in future, we offer a range of courses from areas of modern biology, including molecular genetics, cell engineering, protein engineering, immunology or molecular modelling.
Professional bachelor's degree is obtained after completing all the compulsory courses, obtaining the required number of ECTS credits, writing a thesis and passing the final exam.
Undergraduate degree from biotechnology takes six semesters. The minimum number of credits earned by graduates is 186. Minder weergeven