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Master Curriculum

Health Sciences and Technology

Guidelines for Learning Agreement List and Profiles of Tutors

September-2019 / rom

Guidelines

With entry in the master curriculum – best before starting with any elements of the

master curriculum (e.g. lectures, internships) – the student determines the elective

lectures in the Learning Agreement of the selected major together with the tutor.

The students can choose his/her tutor within the selected major (see list). The tutor

cannot reject a student unless he/she is overwhelmed, in which case the responsible

major coordinator will assign the tutor.

The Learning Agreement has to be filled in in myStudies, which can be done after

subscription to the master curriculum only. In case of discussions before official

master subscription, the paper based version (see www.hst.ethz.ch -> Documents)

has to be used and implemented into myStudies after master subscription. Later

changes to the Learning Agreement are possible but need approval by the tutor.

The Learning Agreement can be submitted also incomplete and completed later on.

It has to be finalised before submitting the Master’s degree request.

Topic and supervision of the research internship have to be approved by the tutor,

too. This can be done independent of the Learning Agreement.

The master thesis will be performed under supervision of the tutor or closely

connected people. Changes to another tutor for the master thesis are possible but

need permission by the study director. In case of master theses performed outside

ETH, the tutor should be selected based on the topic of the external master thesis.

For details regarding internships and master thesis please consult the corresponding

guidelines.

http://www.hst.ethz.ch/

Tutors Master HST | Profiles | Version September 2019

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Tutors HMSS MT MHS NS HHNE Page

Bar-Nur Ori (Regenerative and Movement Biology) x x 3

Bohacek Johannes (Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience) x x 4

Burdakov Denis (Neuroscience) x x x 5

De Bock Katrien (Physical Activity and Health) x x x 7

De Bruin Eling (Motor Control and Learning / Physical Therapy) x x x 8

Ewald Collin (Extracellular Matrix Regeneration) - until May 2020 (x) (x) 9

Ferguson Stephen (Orthopaedic Technology) x x x 10

Gassert Roger (Rehabilitation Engineering) x x x 11

Goldhahn Jörg (Translational Science) x x 13

Karlen Walter (Mobile Health Systems) x x 14

Maniura Katharina (Biointerfaces) x x 15

Mansuy Isabelle (Neuroepigenetics) x x 16

Müller Ralph (Bone Biomechanics) x x 17

Polania Rafael (Decision Neuroscience) x x x 18

Raspopovic Stanisa (Neuroengineering) (x) (x) 19

Riener Robert (Sensory-Motor Systems) x x x 20

Ristow Michael (Energy Metabolism) x x x x 22

Schratt Gerhard (Systems Neuroscience) x 23

Schürle-Finke Simone (Responsive Biomedical Systems) x x x 24

Siegrist Michael (Consumer Behavior) x 25

Snedeker Jess (Orthopaedic Biomechanics) x x 26

Spengler Christina (Exercise Physiology) x x x 27

Sturla Shana (Toxicology) x x 28

Taylor William (Movement Biomechanics) x x 29

Vayena Effy (Bioethics) x x 31

Vogel Viola (Applied Mechanobiology) x x 32

Von Meyenn Ferdinand (Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics) x x 33

Wenderoth Nicole (Neural Control of Movement) x x x 34

Wetter Slack Emma (Food Immunology) x x 35

Wolfer David (Anatomy) x x 36

Wolfrum Christian (Translational Nutrition Biology) x x x 37

Wollscheid Bernd (Chemical and Systems Biology) (x) 38

Zenobi-Wong Marcy (Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication) x x 39

Zimmermann Michael (Human Nutrition) x 40

Henneberger Ruth for Profs. MHS D-BIOL -> www.mhs.biol.ethz.ch - Ciaudo Constance (RNAi and Genome Integrity) - Corn Jacob (Genome Biology) - Kopf Manfred (Inflammatory & Infectious Diseases) - Schwank Gerald (Stem Cell Biology & Disease Modeling) - Stoffel Markus (Metabolism & Metabolic Diseases) - Suter Ueli (Neuron-Glia Interactions & Myelination …) - Werner Sabine (Tissue Repair & Cancer) - Wutz Anton (Epigenetic Regulation and Cell Identity Control)

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Profs. D-USYS x

Majors: HMSS Human Movement Science and Sport MT Medical Technology MHS Molecular Health Sciences NS Neurosciences HHNE Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Ori Bar-Nur Area of Interest: Regenerative and Movement Biology Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport

- Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Interested students from D-HEST or D-BIOL with affinity for stem cell biology, molecular biology of skeletal muscle regeneration, disease modeling of skeletal muscle disorders and interest in utilizing genome editing tools and stem cell transplantation procedures to treat genetic diseases in mice models, or in human stem cell-based in vitro systems. Good background in molecular and cell biology is encouraged.

Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376-0223-00 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology 376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering

551‐0326‐00 Cell Biology 636‐0003‐00 Biological Engineering and Biotechnology 376-1614-00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1150-00 Clinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Research projects of the group

Our research group seeks to understand the principles that govern skeletal muscle regeneration, a key cellular process necessary for the repair of damaged muscle tissue due to injury or disease. To this end, we employ transgenic mouse models, stem cell culture techniques, genome editing and bioinformatic tools to delineate how muscle stem cells are generated, and elucidate their role in muscle regeneration and repair. Our long-term goal is to harness this mechanistic knowledge to develop stem cell-based therapeutic approaches to treat diseases involving degenerative loss of muscle mass. Research topics include:

Molecular biology of skeletal muscle regeneration

Stem cell biology with focus on muscle or pluripotent stem cells

Disease modeling of skeletal muscle disorders

Genome editing and stem cell transplantation procedures to treat muscle-related disorders Contact:

rmb.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Johannes Bohacek Area of Interest: Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

You should have a solid background in biology and be fascinated by neuroscience. You need to be curious, creative and driven enough to tolerate failure and find innovative solutions to challenging problems. A strong work ethic and excellent grades are expected, skills in computational analyses are advantageous. We need team players who are able to organize their work independently. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

227-1037-00 Introduction to Neuroinformatics 227-1051-00 Introduction to Systems Neuroscience 376-1305-00 Development of the Nervous System 376-1305-01 Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System 376-1414-00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376-1428-00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience 401-0629-00 Applied Biostatistics 535-0810-00 Gene Technology 636-0101-00 Systems Genomics Research projects of the group

Our research group is interested in understanding the organism-wide consequences of stress. We use mice as a model organism to study how the complex stress-response leads to organism-wide changes that can strongly influence health and disease. We focus on the impact of stress on the brain as well as on the germline. In the brain, we try to decipher the molecular and circuit mechanisms of stress-induced anxiety. In the germline, we study how stress can induce epigenetic changes in sperm cells, which can affect the development of the offspring. These two levels of analysis require very different technical approaches, ranging from basic molecular techniques to optogenetics and chemogenetics, from behavior analyses to in vivo brain recordings, from single-cell analyses to transcriptomic and proteomic approaches. Contact:

www.bohaceklab.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Denis Burdakov Area of Interest: Neuroscience Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences

- Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Either strong background and interest in computational neuroscience and/or interest in cellular and behavioural neuroscience. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

Human Movement Science and Sport:

227‐0385‐00 Biomedical Imaging

227‐0386‐00 Biomedical Engineering

376‐0202‐00 Neural Control of Movement and Motor Learning

376‐0221‐00 Advanced Topics in Neural Control of Movement

376‐1217‐00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Systems

376‐1219‐00 Rehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative Functions

376‐1306‐00 Clinical Neuroscience

376‐1660‐00 Writing, Reporting and Communication

376‐1719‐00 Statistics for Experimental Research

376‐1720‐00 Application of MATLAB in the Human Movement Sciences

Medical Technology:

227‐0393‐00 Biosensors and Bioelectronics



376‐1279‐00 Virtual Reality in Medicine

376-1504-00 Physical Human-Robot Interaction

401‐0629‐00 Applied Biostatistics

Neurosciences:

227‐1035‐00 Dynamische Systeme in der Biologie

227‐1037‐00 Introduction to Neuroinformatics


376‐1305‐01 Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System


227-1051-00 Introduction to Systems Neuroscience 376-1414-00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376-1428-00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience


Our lab offers projects within two interrelated research themes: 1) Neural algorithms for successful behavior – investigating how fundamental features of neural circuit dynamics and connectivity produce successful and appropriate actions; 2) Nutritional neuroscience – investigating effects of different diets on brain function, in particular cognition. Within these themes, the following projects are currently available, respectively:


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1. Computational (with possible experimental elements): Computer vision/behavioural neuroscience project: Use of 3D markerless computer vision deep learning algorithm (DeepLabcut) for pose estimation, followed by classification algorithms (e.g. TreeBagger) to estimate behavioural output during various neuroscience studies. This would ideally suit a student with strong coding skills who is interested in data processing, computation and machine learning.

2. Experimental (with some quantitative analysis elements): Cognitive-behavioural investigations using touch-screen platform (https://campdeninstruments.com/products/bussey-saksida-touch-screen-chamber-mouse). This would suit a wide variety of students interested in hands on behavioural neurobiology experience. Contact:

www.neurodynamics.ethz.ch

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Tutor: Prof Dr. Katrien De Bock Area of Interest: Angiogenesis and metabolism in the muscle microenvironm. Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

ETH students from D-HEST or D-BIOL with an interest in understanding metabolic crosstalk between cells in the muscle microenvironment. This includes regulation of exercise-induced blood vessel growth, regulation of muscle growth during strength straining and muscle atrophy during inactivity or aging, role of fibroadipogenic progenitors in muscle physiology. Candidates are expected to have a strong interest in biochemistry and physiology and have basic laboratory experience. We are looking for highly motivated students that are willing to experience exciting science in a ‘moving’ environment. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 376-0223-00 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology 535-0810-00 Gene Technology 551-0319-00 Cellular Biochemistry (Part I) 551-1323-00 GL Biologie II: Biochemie und Molekularbiologie 752-6302-00 Physiology of Eating 766-6304-00 Theory and Practice of Nutritional Science Research projects of the group

Muscle angiogenesis

Metabolic crosstalk between different cells in the muscle microenvironment

Regulation of muscle mass by oxygen and nutrients Contact:

www.musec.ethz.ch


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Tutor: PD Dr. Eling de Bruin (Prof. Karolinska Institute Stockholm) Area of Interest: Prevention of fall accidents in the elderly, body structure and function, development of body fixed sensors Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

The student should be motivated on learning. He/she should have an interest in Exercise Science, signal analysis, Matlab coding, and (neuro)rehabilitation. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0202‐00 Neural Control of Movement and Motor Learning 376‐0204‐00 Trainingswissenschaften


376‐0225‐00 Physical Activities and Health 376‐1150‐00 Clinical Health Science‐Platform

376‐1217‐00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions

376‐1306‐00 Clinical Neuroscience 376‐1660‐00 Writing, Reporting and Communication



376‐1721‐00 Bone Biology and Consequences for Human Health 701‐1704‐01 Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies

752‐6101‐00 Nutrition and Chronic Disease

752‐6105‐00 Epidemiology and Prevention


Investigate the effects of physical training with added mental exercises on higher order gait in elderly.

Investigate the effect of training in 2-D & 3-D virtual reality environments in elderly.

Investigate the interaction effects of physical training with nutritional supplements on brain functions in elderly.

Develop, integrate and field test an innovative virtual reality based rehabilitation platform, which allows patients, discharged from hospital, to continue rehabilitation at home under remote monitoring by the hospital.

Contact:

www.btl.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Collin Ewald – until May 2020 Area of Interest: Molecular Biology of Aging, Extracellular Matrix,

Neurodegenerative Diseases Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

The highly motivated candidate should have great enthusiasm for aging research and the ability to creatively solve problems. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms

376-1151-00 Translation of Basic Research Findings from Genetics and Molec. Mechanisms of Aging

376‐1305‐00 Development of the Nervous System


376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 376‐1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication

551‐0326‐00 Cell Biology

551‐1323‐00 Biochemie und Molekularbiologie

551-1515-00 Insulin Signaling (not in Learning Agreement; for D-BIOL students)


The aim of the project is to determine the molecular mechanism(s) that prolong health during aging, using the nematode C. elegans, in order to develop novel strategies to treat age-related pathologies. Aging is the major risk factor for developing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. Our recent work has shown that many health- and longevity-promoting interventions re-activate the expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) genes during aging (Ewald et al., Nature 2015, PMID:25517099). This ECM enhancement is required and sufficient for extending the lifespan of C. elegans. One fascinating facet we are also currently investigating is the role of the ECM with the accumulation of extracellular protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The successful applicant will join our research efforts to explore this novel and exciting mechanism of how prolonged ECM homeostasis promotes healthy aging. Studies will employ molecular biology, genetic screening, fluorescent microscopy, PCR, and C. elegans stress- and longevity assays. Prior experience with C. elegans is not required. Contact:

www.ewaldlab.com


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Stephen Ferguson Area of Interest: Medical Engineering / Orthopaedics Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Two student profiles are envisioned: (1) The student should have a strong background in mechanics, mathematics and physics. This student should have an interest in exploring the biomechanical function of the musculoskeletal system and a clear desire to develop engineering solutions to current and future orthopaedic health problems. (2) The student should have a strong background and some practical knowledge in cell and molecular biology. This student should have an interest in exploring the biological response of cells within musculoskeletal tissue to their environment (e.g. mechanical, chemical) and to biomaterials used as a bridge to tissue regeneration. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376-1714-00 Biocompatible Materials

376‐1392‐00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering

376‐1397‐00 Orthopaedic Biomechanics 376‐1712‐00 Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering

227‐0391‐00 Medical Image Analysis

327‐0505‐00 Surfaces and Interfaces & their Applications I 376-1651-00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics 376-1974-00 Colloquium in Biomechanics 376-1614-00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 401-0629-00 Applied Biostatistics Research projects of the group

Research projects are focused on the challenge of treating musculoskeletal disorders in an ever-ageing population. Current topics include e.g. biomaterials- and cell-based regeneration of spinal tissue, orthopaedic implant optimisation, the development of minimally-invasive methods for preventing and treating skeletal fractures, and advanced, dynamic, 3D imaging methods for diagnosing skeletal pathologies. Contact:

www.orthotech.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Roger Gassert Area of Interest: Robotics, haptics, rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Interest in robotics, haptics, wearable sensors or noninvasive neuroimaging with clinical/neuroscience applications. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

Human Movement Science and Sport: 227‐0385‐00 Biomedical Imaging


363‐0790‐00 Technology Entrepreneurship






376‐1651‐00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics




Medical Technology:

227‐0393‐00 Biosensors and Bioelectronics

227‐0969‐00 Methods & Models for fMRI Data Analysis



376‐1279‐00 Virtual Reality in Medicine

376-1504-00 Physical Human-Robot Interaction 376‐1651‐00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics

376-1712-00 Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering

376‐1974‐00 Colloquium in Biomechanics


Neurosciences:

227‐1035‐00 Dynamische Systeme in der Biologie

227‐1037‐00 Introduction to Neuroinformatics





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Neurocognitive Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation of Hand Function

Sensor-Based Long-Term Activity Monitoring and Therapy in Stroke

Robot-Assisted Assessment of Sensorimotor Function

Autonomous Surgical Robotics

FMRI-Compatible Robotics to Investigate the Neural Mechanisms of Sensorimotor Control

Targeted Neural Intervention through Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback

FNIRS-Based Brain-Computer Interface for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation

Wearable Hand Exoskeleton for Assistance and Therapy in Activities of Daily Living

Instrumented White Cane to Assist Navigation in Visually-Impaired Persons

A Robotic Platform to Assess, Guide and Perturb Rat Forelimb Movements. Contact:

www.relab.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Jörg Goldhahn Area of Interest: Translational Science Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Interest in the medical translation process, good understanding of interdisciplinary research, basic knowledge of medical indications. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376-0225-00 Physical Activities and Health 376-1150-00 Clinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders 376-1308-00 Development Strategies for Medical Implants 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376-1719-00 Statistics for Experimental Research 376-1721-00 Bone Biology and Consequences for Human Health 376-2017-00 Biomechanik von Sportverletzungen und Rehabilitation 701-1704-01 Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies Research projects of the group

The research is focused on understanding the process of medical translation to establish a base for more effective and accelerated pathways from idea to medical treatment. Contact:

[email protected]


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Walter Karlen Area of Interest: Mobile Health, Wearables, Nearables, Implantables, Sleep,

Wounds, Paediatrics, Eng. for Development, Human-machine interactions, Biomedical signals, Point-of-care Diagnostics

Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Basic understanding of sensors and programming. Strong interest for using mobile technology in medical applications. Experience with Matlab and/or Python. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

151-0604-00 Microrobotics 227-0393-00 Biosensors and Bioelectronics 227-0447-00 Image Analysis and Computer Vision 252-0373-00 Mobile and Personal Information Systems 363-0790-00 Technology Entrepreneurship 363-1065-00 Design Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges 376-0202-00 Neural Control of Movement and Motor Learning 376-1103-00 Frontiers in Nanotechnology 376-1177-00 Human Factors I 376-1217-00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions 376-1219-00 Rehabilitation Engineering II: Sensory and Vegetative Functions 376-1279-00 Virtual Reality in Medicine 376-1306-00 Clinical Neuroscience 376-1308-00 Development Strategies for Medical Implants 376-1351-00 Micro/Nanotechnology and Microfluids for Biomed. App. 376-1504-00 Physical Human-Robot Interaction 376-1651-00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376-1720-00 Application of MATLAB in the Human Movement Sciences 376-1724-00 Appropriate Health System Design 401-0629-00 Applied Biostatistics 402-0673-00 Physics in Medical Research: From Humans to Cells 851-0252-01 Human-Computer Interaction and Usability


Vital sign monitoring using mobile, wearable and non-obtrusive sensors, comparison of technologies, analysis of vital parameters, computer vision, signal enhancements, algorithms, miniaturization

Sleep enhancement with wearables, sleep studies, therapy

Gait tracking with implantables, human and animal trials,

Pneumonia prediction in children, modelling,

Dehydration monitoring, electrodes, validation and usability studies,

Wound image analysis, image analysis, feature comparison, machine learning

Low back Pain risk estimation and prevention with big data from smartphones

Contact:

www.mhsl.hest.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura Area of Interest: Biointerfaces Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should have a Bachelor in Health Sciences and Technology, or an equivalent undergraduate foundation. They should have an interest in biomaterials, biointerfaces, tissue engineering, cell-material interactions, bacteria-material interactions or drug delivery. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐1392‐00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 376‐1614‐00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1622-00 Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering

376-1620‐00 Skeletal Repair

535‐0423‐00 Drug Delivery and Drug Targeting 551‐0317‐00 Immunology I 551-0318-00 Immunology II

227‐0946‐00 Molecular Imaging ‐ Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications

376-1103-00 Frontiers in Nanotechnology


cells interacting with various (bio) materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, hydrogels)

bacteria-material interaction, biofilm formation on (implant) materials, understanding the formation of antimicrobial resistance in context with (implant) materials

drug delivery by electrospun fibers

functional hydrogels

extracellular matrix based scaffolds for tissue engineering

3D in vitro models for drug development and substance screening (e.g. skin) Contact:

https://www.empa.ch/web/empa/biointerfaces


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Isabelle Mansuy Area of Interest: Study of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Mental Health Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Applicants interested in fundamental mechanisms of biological functions relevant for brain and behavior, with application to mental health and neuropsychiatric research. Background in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, genetics and epigenetics. Knowledge in biostatistics and bioinformatics is a plus. Strong interest in fundamental research related to epigenetics, independent work-style, critical thinking. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐1305‐10 Neurobiology

376‐1306‐00 Clinical Neuroscience 376-1414-00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376-1428-00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience

701‐1706‐00 Environm. Neurotoxicol., Stress and Human Mental Health 376-0209-00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 551-0309-00 Concepts in Modern Genetics 551-1409-00 RNA Biology Lecture Series II: Non coding RNAs: Biology and Therapeutics 551-0140-00 Epigenetics 551-1299-00 Introduction to Bioinformatics

227‐1047‐00 Consciousness: from philosophy to neuroscience Research projects of the group

The laboratory examines the epigenetic basis of complex brain functions and how acquired behaviors are transmitted across generations in mammals. It studies the mechanisms by which behavioral and physiological traits can be modified by life experiences, in particular childhood trauma, and are passed to descendants via the germline. Using an established mouse model of chronic postnatal trauma (MSUS), it aims to identify 1) epigenetic factors in the brain and germline underlying the expression and the transmission of behavioral and physiological responses such as social abilities, behavioral control, learning and memory formation, glucose metabolism, and their pathologies following trauma exposure, 2) the mechanisms responsible for their alterations by trauma exposure, 3) the potential reversibility of epigenetic alterations and symptoms induced by trauma, 4) the relevance of findings in mice for human subjects exposed to childhood trauma. Contact:

https://ins.ethz.ch/research/neuroepigenetics-prof-mansuy.html


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Ralph Müller Area of Interest: Multiscale Bone Biomechanics, Systems Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Regeneration Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Solid background in mechanics, physics and mathematics and an interest to study phenomena at the interface of technology, biology and medicine on all levels of hierarchy in bone. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

Medical Technology: 227-0447-00 Image Analysis and Computer Vision 227‐0946‐00 Molecular Imaging ‐ Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications 227-0965-00 Micro and Nano-Tomography of Biological Tissues 376-0121-00 Multiscale Bone Biomechanics 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 376-1397-00 Orthopaedic Biomechanics 376-1614-00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1620-00 Skeletal Repair 376-1622-00 Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering 376-1712-00 Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering 376-1721-00 Bone Biology and Consequences for Human Health 376‐1974‐00 Colloquium in Biomechanics Molecular Health Sciences: 227-0396-00 EXCITE Interdisciplinary Summer School on Bio-Medical Imaging

227‐0946‐00 Molecular Imaging ‐ Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications 376-0121-00 Multiscale Bone Biomechanics

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering

551‐0326‐00 Cell Biology 551‐1153‐00 Systems Biology of Metabolism

636‐0003‐00 Biological Engineering and Biotechnology


Multiscale Computational Biomechanics and Imaging; Systems Mechanobiology and Personalized Medicine; Tissue Engineering and Regeneration; Bioprinting and Organoid Engineering. Contact:

www.bone.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Rafael Polania Area of Interest: Decision Neuroscience Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

You should have skills in computational analyses and be fascinated by neuroscience. You need to be curious, creative and find innovative solutions to challenging problems related to the human brain and behavior. A strong work ethic and excellent grades are expected. We need team players who are able to organize their work independently. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

227-1037-00 Introduction to Neuroinformatics 227-1051-00 Introduction to Systems Neuroscience 376-1414-00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376-1428-00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience 401-0629-00 Applied Biostatistics 376-1986-00 Bayesian Data Analysis on Models of Behavior


Our research group is interested in understanding diverse aspects of human behavior from the neuroscientific point of view. Our projects span a variety of methods including:

Brain imaging: electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Brain stimulation methods via non-invasive electromagnetic pulses and weak electrical currents. These methods allow modulating transiently brain activity thus allowing to test the causal role of brain areas and networks in driving observed behavior.

Establishing novel behavioral paradigms and computational models allowing to explain behavior in a mechanistic manner.

Contact:

decision.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Stanisa Raspopovic Area of Interest: Neuroengineering Major(s) MSc HST: ? Human Movement Science and Sport ? Medical Technology ? Molecular Health Sciences ? Neurosciences ? Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

t.b.d. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

t.b.d. Research projects of the group

t.b.d. Contact:

neuroeng.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Robert Riener Area of Interest: Sensory-Motor Systems, Rehabilitation Engineering, Robotics Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Basic understanding and interest in mathematics, physics, mechanics, mechatronics, and Matlab. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

Human Movement Science and Sport: 376-0202-00 Neural Control of Movement and Motor Learning 376-0204-00 Trainingswissenschaften 376-0224-00 Clinical Exercise Physiology 376-0225-00 Physical Activities and Health 376-1150-00 Clinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders 376-1168-00 Sports Biomechanics 376-1179-00 Applications of Cybernetics in Ergonomics 376-1217-00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions 376-1651-00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376-1719-00 Statistics for Experimental Research 376-1720-00 Application of MATLAB in the Human Movement Sciences 376-1722-00 Paraplegie und Sport Medical Technology: 151-0604-00 Microrobotics 363-0790-00 Technology Entrepreneurship 363-1065-00 Design Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges 376-1179-00 Applications of Cybernetics in Ergonomics 376-1217-00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions 376-1219-00 Rehabilitation Engineering II: Sensory and Vegetative Functions 376-1279-00 Virtual Reality in Medicine 376-1400-00 Transfer of Technologies into Neurorehabilitation 376-1651-00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376-1724-00 Appropriate Health System Design 401-0629-00 Applied Biostatistics 636-0003-00 Biological Engineering and Biotechnology


Arm Rehabilitation Robotics: Assistance-as-needed, error augmentation, automatic adjustments, individualised training, multi-patient setup

Textile Exoskeletons: human biomechanics, sensors and actuators, intention detection, feasibility studies with human test subjects and neurological and myopathy patients

Human motor learning: Robot-assisted visual and auditory feedback, haptic guidance, individualised training

Sleep research: Rocking bed, polysomnography, EEG analyses, snoring detection and avoidance, positional therapy, sleep studies


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Climbing: Instrumented climbing holds, real-time feedback, biomechanics

Neurorehabilitation: Clinical studies with neurological patients, application of novel robotic technologies.

Contact:

www.sms.hest.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Michael Ristow Area of Interest: Biochemistry and Physiology of Aging, Exercise, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Good background in biochemistry and physiology; basic laboratory experience; experience with laboratory animals desirable. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 551‐1323‐00 GL Biologie II: Biochemie und Molekularbiologie 551-1515-00 Insulin Signaling (not in Learning Agreement; for D-BIOL students)

752‐6102‐00 Nutrition and Chronic Disease (FS) 752-6302-00 Physiology of Eating 766-6304-00 Theory and Practice of Nutritional Science


We are interested in the biochemical and molecular basis of longevity — in particular the role played by mitochondria in lifespan regulation and prevention of metabolic diseases. Contrary to the widely re-iterated Free Radical Theory of Aging, we have been the first laboratory to show that the health-promoting effects associated with low caloric intake, physical exercise and other lifespan-extending interventions like sirtuin signaling are caused by increased formation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) within the mitochondria, causing a vaccination-like adaptive response that culminates in increased stress resistance and extended longevity, a process called mitohormesis. We work with the roundworm C. elegans and mammalian model organisms (mainly mice), as well as, occasionally, humans. Contact:

www.energymetab.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Gerhard Schratt Area of Interest: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, Synaptic Plasticity,

Non-Coding RNAs Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should have a genuine interest in the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern the development and function of the mammalian brain, in particular the formation and plasticity of neuronal synapses. They should further be interested in the connections between perturbed synaptic function and major neuropsychiatric disorders, such as autism and mood disorders. Further prerequisites are willingness to work with animals (rats and mice), dedication to fundamental scientific research and readiness to adapt an independent work style. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

227-1047-00 The Neurobiology of Consciousness 227-1051-00 Introduction to Systems Neuroscience 376-1305-00 Development of the Nervous System 276-1305-01 Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System 376-1306-00 Clinical Neuroscience 376-1414-00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376-1428-00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience 551-0326-00 Cell Biology 551-1323-00 Biochemie und Molekularbiologie Research projects of the group

In the first project area, we are investigating how neuronal non-coding RNAs control the formation and function of neural circuits at the level of dendrites, spines and synapses. Hereby, we are focusing on different non-coding RNA classes, in particular microRNAs, circular RNAs and competing endogenous RNAs, as well as their target mRNAs. We employ a variety of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology techniques, including state-of-the art mass spectrometry, RNA sequencing and confocal microscopy technology. In the second project area, we use genetically modified mice to study the impact of perturbed microRNA function on animal physiology and behavior, with a specific focus on memory, social and emotional behavior. Here, we employ ultratstructural analysis (multiphoton microscopy, EM), mouse behavioural screening and electrophysiological recordings. Contact:

http://www.bpc-marburg.de/synaptic-micrornas-schratt-lab-2/ (ETH site under construction)


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Simone Schürle Area of Interest: Nanosystems Design for Diagnostics and Therapy Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

The candidate should be interested in designing and fabricating systems at the nano- and microscale to improve diagnostic and/or therapeutic efficacy in diseases, specifically cancer and infectious diseases. Solid background in physics, mechanics and mathematics is required and the student should be highly motivated to engage in challenging health care problems. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

227-0447-00 Image Analysis and Computer Vision 227-0946-00 Molecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 376-1614-00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1622-00 Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering 376-1712-00 Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering 376-1719-00 Statistics for Experimental Research 376-1974-00 Colloquium in Biomechanics Research projects of the group

The Responsive Biomedical Systems Lab develops diagnostic and therapeutic systems at the nano-and microscale with the aim to improve the currents state of health care. The group develops tools to study disease mechanisms in vitro at the cellular level and the acquired knowledge is then used to inform the design and fabrication of responsive nanosystems that help to diagnose or treat diseases minimal invasively. These systems react either to locally present signals of the disease environment, such as characteristic redox potentials and pH levels, enzymatic activity or characteristic homeostatic conditions, or externally applied stimuli including heat, acoustic, mechanic or electromagnetic signals. These nanosystems will be actuated by these external or environmental input signals to create diagnostic or therapeutic output such as local, on demand release of drugs. For this purpose, strategies derived from chemical synthesis, synthetic biology and nanofabrication techniques will be applied. This interdisciplinary work is based on the convergence of several fields and integrates methods and ideas from chemists, physicists, computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians.

Projects:

• Engineering tools to identify signaling pathways in disease environments • Nanosensors for disease diagnostics • Controlling responsive bacteria for cancer therapy Contact:

www.rbsl.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist Area of Interest: Consumer Behavior, Nutrition and Health, Risk Perception Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Interest in the interface social and natural science. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

751-1803-00 Food and Consumer Behaviour


Environmental impact on food decisions, factors determining perceived healthiness of foods and beverages, modeling of decision behavior in the food domain. Contact:

www.cb.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Jess Snedeker Area of Interest: Cell and Matrix Mechanics, Mechanobiology, Orthopedic Biomechanics Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students must have a Bachelor in Health Sciences and Technology, or an equivalent undergraduate foundation with strong emphasis on on mechanics, physics and mathematics. Students should be interested to work on clinically relevant research and development projects related to the musculoskeletal system. These projects bridge engineering-based technologies to medicine and biology, and often focus on the quantitative study of basic musculoskeletal biology at the tissue, cell, and/or molecular level. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

227-0447-00 Image Analysis and Computer Vision

227‐0946‐00 Molecular Imaging ‐ Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 376-1397-00 Orthopaedic Biomechanics 376-1614-00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1620-00 Skeletal Repair 376-1622-00 Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering 376-1712-00 Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering 376-1721-00 Bone Biology and Consequences for Human Health



Quantitative and Functional Imaging of Cells and Extracellular Matrix under Mechanical Load

Multiscale Experimental Soft Tissue Biomechanics

Tissue Engineering Model Systems and Regenerative Medicine

Basic Study of the Role of Mechanics In Connective Tissue Disease Contact:

www.orthobiomech.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Christina Spengler Area of Interest: Physiology and Exercise Physiology in the context of performance, health and technology Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should be interested in broadening and deepening their knowledge in one or more of the following areas: physiological, e.g. cardio-respiratory and neuro-muscular, limitations to physical activity, from athletes to patients, from young to old age, from slim to obese; adaptations to physical activity and training and their modification by nutritional interventions or motivational aspects; development of new physical / muscular training technologies. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376-0223-00 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology 376-0224-00 Clinical Exercise Physiology 376-0905-00 Funktionelle Anatomie


Cluster of projects: Effects of different exercise modalities on the respiratory and cardio-vascular system, on muscle and brain oxygenation, metabolism and development of fatigue in healthy subjects and patients

Cluster of projects: Effects of new training modalities on the respiratory and cardio-vascular system, on muscle and brain oxygenation, metabolism and development of fatigue in healthy subjects and patients

Development of new testing protocols

Development of a new training device

Estimation of task-specific energy expenditure by a new combination of wearable sensors Contact:

www.epl.hest.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Shana J. Sturla Area of Interest: Toxicology Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

The overarching theme of our work is to derive an understanding of human toxicity on the basis of toxicant chemical structure and reactivity. We focus largely on chemicals relevant to the human diet, and biochemical processes involving nucleic acids. A motivation for the work is to further the relationship of these interactions with initiation or treatment of cancer. Students interested in Toxicology research should have good knowledge in chemistry and biochemistry. From a practical perspective, research in our lab may be addressed by experimental techniques including synthetic organic chemistry, biophysical analysis, enzymological biochemistry and bioanalytical chemistry. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)


376-1353-00 Nanostructured Materials Safety


401‐0629‐00 Applied Biostatistics (as alternative)

529-0731-00 Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates 551‐1003‐00 Methoden der Biologischen Analytik I

701‐1350‐00 Case Studies in Environment and Health

752‐1300‐00 Introduction to Toxicology

752-1300-01 Food Toxicology 752‐6101‐00 Nutrition and Chronic Disease


Mechanisms of Mutagenesis

Biomarkers for Precision Cancer Therapy

Safety of Nanomaterials

Gut Microbiota and Chemical Toxicity

Systems Toxicology Contact:

www.toxicology.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. William R. Taylor Area of Interest: Movement Biomechanics Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

The Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics welcomes students who have a strong interest in all aspects of human movement and loading patterns during daily activities and sport in order to understand musculoskeletal loading and overloading, including physiological and pathological movement patterns, injury mechanisms, as well as approaches to improve sporting performance. I target students who have affinity towards biomechanics, including medical devices, biomechanical technology and computational methods. Students should possess a solid background in coding and mechanics, while an interest in physics, mathematics, electronics is also advantageous. Students should have preferably taken lectures in ‘‘Biomedical Engineering” but this is not a prerequisite. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)



376‐0131‐00 Praktikum Biomechanik 376‐0203‐00 Bewegungs‐ und Sportbiomechanik

376‐0204‐00 Trainingswissenschaften

376‐0206‐00 Biomechanik II 376‐0905‐00 Funktionelle Anatomie

376‐1168‐00 Sportbiomechanik

376‐1217‐00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions 376‐1308‐00 Development Strategies for Medical Implants

376‐1651‐00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics


376‐1719‐00 Statistics for Experimental Research 376-1720-00 Application of MATLAB in the Human Movement Sciences


376‐2017‐00 Biomechanik von Sportverletzungen und Rehabilitation Medical Technology: 363-0790-00 Technology Entrepreneurship

376‐0131‐00 Praktikum Biomechanik

376‐1217‐00 Rehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Systems 376‐1308‐00 Development Strategies for Medical Implants 376‐1397‐00 Orthopaedic Biomechanics

376‐1651‐00 Clinical and Movement Biomechanics 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376‐1974‐00 Colloquium in Biomechanics



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The group undertakes a variety of research projects primarily based on the biomechanics of human movement and functional performance including:

the examination of skeletal and joint implant kinematics using motion capture and fluoroscopic techniques

the investigation of sport performance and musculoskeletal injury mechanics

the non-invasive assessment of bone adaptation to functional demands

the examination of kinematic and kinetic perturbations to neuromotor control and outcome

remote systems for the sensitive assessment of pathological movement patterns Contact:

www.movement.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Effy Vayena Area of Interest: lssues in Biomedicine and Health Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology

- Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Any course on science in perspective. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

None. Research projects of the group

BEHALF: Ethical issues in the use of biomedical big data

Ethics and Society in Personalised Medicine (focus on genomic data)

Digital bioethics: digital methods in the study of policy in biomedicine Contact:

http://www.itm.ethz.ch/research/bioethics-and-politics.html


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Viola Vogel Area of Interest: Applied Mechanobiology Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

As my students typically represent around ten different majors, my physical science and engineering students are greatly encouraged to take courses in biochemistry and biology, while the students coming from the biomedical side are encouraged to take instrumentation and other quantitative courses. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

Biomedical Background: 376-1103-00 Frontiers in Nanotechnology 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering Physical Sciences & Engineering Background: 376-1392-00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering 551-0103-00 Fundamentals of Biology II: Cell Biology


Mechanobiology of soft tissue and tissue regeneration

Mechanics by which immune cells fight bacterial infections

Single molecule mechanics

Superresolution optical microscopy

Micro- and nanoengineered environments for cell and microtissue studies

Heart valve engineering Contact:

www.appliedmechanobio.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Ferdinand von Meyenn Area of Interest: Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

D-HEST or D-BIOL students with an interest in the relationship between nutrition, metabolism and the epigenome. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 551-1515-00 Insulin Signaling (not in Learning Agreement; for D-BIOL students)


Laboratory projects span the area of single cell and next-generation sequencing techniques as well as human and murine in vivo and in vitro studies, with an emphasis on basic molecular biology, and nutrient dependent regulation of cellular function and whole body physiology. Examples of research projects are: 1. Nutritional and Metabolic regulation of the epigenome; 2. Cellular transdifferentiation in the adipose tissue; 3. Cellular heterogeneity to buffer tissue organisation Contact:

www.epigenetics.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Nicole Wenderoth Area of Interest: Neural Control of Movement Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Interest in the neurophysiology of the motor system, brain connectivity and translation from fundamental neuroscience to clinical devices, e.g. brain machine interfaces. Students will learn to apply brain stimulation techniques, EEG or magnetic resonance imaging for investigating brain functions in healthy humans or patients. The same methods are used to decode brain signals for controlling devices or for providing neurofeedback. Interest in programming and basic knowledge of signal processing is advantageous but not required. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376-0202-00 Neural Control of Movement and Motor Learning 376-0221-00 Contemporary Problems of Neural Control of Movement 376-1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376-1719-00 Statistics for Experimental Research 376-1720-00 Application of MATLAB in the Human Movement Sciences Research projects of the group

Brain-machine interfaces

Upper-limb Rehab devices

Medical imaging of the human brain

Non-invasive brain stimulation: modulating the human brain

Imaging brain connectivity in mouse models of Autism Contact:

www.ncm.hest.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Emma Wetter Slack Area of Interest: Food Immunology Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should be prepared to get their hands really dirty. Excitement about interdisciplinary approaches to solve major problems in (gut) health would also be beneficial. Students will learn techniques potentially including bacterial and mammalian cell flow cytometry, molecular biology of anaerobes, microfluidics, anaerobic bacterial culture, gnotobiology, indirect calorimetry and metabolite analysis. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)



401‐0629‐00 Applied Biostatistics (as alternative)

551‐1003‐00 Methoden der Biologischen Analytik I

752‐6101‐00 Nutrition and Chronic Disease

551-0317-00 Immunology I 551-0318-00 Immunology II 551-1105-00 Glycobiology 551-1100-00 Infectious Agents: From Molecular Biology to Disease 752-4009-00 Molecular Biology of Foodborne Pathogens


Functional immunity in the intestine Microbiota engineering Microbiota metabolism Oral vaccines Evolution of intestinal bacteria Contact:

foodimmunology.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. David P. Wolfer Area of Interest: Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy Major(s) MSc HST: x Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

- should have a genuine interest and basic knowledge in behavioral neuroscience - be ready and willing to perform experiments with animals (mostly mice) Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)



376‐0221‐00 Advanced Topics in Neural Control of Movement 376‐0225‐00 Physical Activities and Health 376-0905-00 Funktionelle Anatomie


376‐1660-00 Writing, Reporting and Communication 376‐1719‐00 Statistics for Experimental Research Neurosciences: 227-0395-00 Neural Systems 227‐1045‐00 Readings in Neuroinformatics

227‐1051‐00 Introduction to Systems Neuroscience


376‐1305‐01 Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System 376‐1414‐00 Current Topics in Brain Research 376‐1428‐00 Comparative Behavioural Neuroscience xxx-xxxx-xx Labortierkundekurs


Current research projects focus on the development of new approaches to assess cognitive function (learning and memory, response control, choice control), emotional responses and social interactions of mice in a fully automated social homecage system (IntelliCage), with minimal interaction with human observers. Newly developed tests are validated by comparison with existing tests and are used to investigate the effects of brain lesions (e.g. of the hippocampus), genetic manipulations, aging and physical activity on behavior. A second research focus is adult hippocampal neurogenesis. We investigate its regulation by age, genetic and environmental factors, as well as its role in the support of behavior. Master projects will be embedded in an ongoing research project. Contact:

www.dpwolfer.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Christian Wolfrum Area of Interest: Development of metabolic disorders Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences x Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

ETH Zürich students from D-HEST or D-BIOL with an interest in the molecular regulation of cellular and systemic function related to the development of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms 551-1515-00 Insulin Signaling (not in Learning Agreement; for D-BIOL students)


Laboratory projects span the area of basic molecular biology, biochemistry, and nutrient dependent regulations of cellular functions to whole body physiology. Molecular aspects are usually a component of any research project. Examples of research projects are : 1. Transcriptional control of white and brown adipose tissue development. 2. Bioactive nutrient derived components regulating cellular processes and function. 3. Influence of adipose tissue development and function on the development of type 2 diabetes. Contact:

www.tnb.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof Dr. Bernd Wollscheid Area of Interest: Chemical and Systems Biology Major(s) MSc HST: ? Human Movement Science and Sport ? Medical Technology ? Molecular Health Sciences ? Neurosciences ? Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

t.b.d. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

t.b.d. Research projects of the group

t.b.d. Contact:

www.imsb.ethz.ch/research/wollscheid


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Marcy Zenobi-Wong Area of Interest: Tissue Engineering Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport x Medical Technology x Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences - Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should have an interest in tissue engineering, biomaterials, biofabrication, cell-material interactions and/or drug delivery. Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

376‐1392‐00 Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering

376‐1614‐00 Principles in Tissue Engineering 376-1622-00 Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering 376-1620‐00 Skeletal Repair 376-1624-00 Practical Methods in Biofabrication

535‐0423‐00 Drug Delivery and Drug Targeting

551‐0317‐00 Immunology I 551-0318-00 Immunology II


• Bioprinting of cartilage scaffolds • Drug delivery by electrospun fibers • Functional hydrogels • Extracellular matrix based scaffolds for tissue engineering Contact:

www.cartilage.ethz.ch


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Tutor: Prof. Dr. Michael Zimmermann Area of Interest: Human Nutrition Major(s) MSc HST: - Human Movement Science and Sport - Medical Technology - Molecular Health Sciences - Neurosciences x Human Health, Nutrition, and Environment Prerequisites a student should comply with

Students should be interested in nutrition research in human subjects, with a focus on minerals and trace elements, particularly iron, iodine, calcium and zinc. Students should be interested in absorption, metabolism and excretion of micronutrients, both in healthy subjects and those with diseases (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, obesity). Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)

752-6101-00 Dietary Etiologies of Chronic Disease 752-6102-00 The Role of Food and Nutrition for Disease Prevention 752-6104-00 Nutrition for Health and Development 752-6201-00 Research Methodology in Nutrition


Iodine supplementation in infants in the Philippines

Malaria, tuberculosis and the safety of iron interventions

Thyroglobulin as an indicator of iodine deficiency and excess in pregnancy

Etiology, prevention and control of anemia in sub-Saharan Africa

The effect of dietary iron on the human gut microbiota and digestive pathogens: Towards new strategies to safe iron supply

Novel nanoscale calcium and iron compounds for nutritional applications

Bioavailability in humans of micronutrients from biofortified plants

Obesity related inflammation, hepcidin and iron absorption in pregnancy

Using stable iron isotopic techniques to optimize iron compounds for correction of iron deficiency in young women

Genotype and iron absorption Contact:

www.humannutrition.ethz.ch