Master 2 courses in Integrative Biology and Physiology - Modeling & Data Analysis track

Modelling & Data Analysis (MAD) is a multi-disciplinary course whose objective is to deliver multi-competence in biology/mathematics/computer science in order to train autonomous students in modelling/data integration problems in the biomedical field for biotech companies and research laboratories.

Master 2 courses in Integrative Biology and Physiology - Modeling & Data Analysis track

2nd year Master courses (M2) taught in English

Semester 1

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The goal of this course is to learn how to analyze single cell sequencing data and to master the bioinformatics techniques used.


Prerequisites

- Very basic knowledge of a programming language, ideally Python.
- Ability to work independently


Contact

Lorette Noiret (lorette.noiret@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 3 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

This course introduces mathematical and algorithmic approaches to biological networks. It introduces networks as functional structures between the components of a biological system (in particular genes, proteins etc.), discusses the inference of networks and their functional analysis, and then discusses the evolution of these networks through gene duplication-divergence and duplicated gene attachment models.


Prerequisites

M1 in Integrative Biology and Physiology or equivalent.


Contact

Hervé Isambert (herve.isambert@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

Study of the relationships between brain functioning and cognitive functions (language, memory, attention, calculation, executive functions, visual-spatial, gnostic, emotion, motivation, consciousness).


Prerequisites

Basics of biology and neuroanatomy.


Contact

Katia Andrade (katia.andrade@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 3 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

This course aims to present the molecular and cellular bases and study strategies to understand cardiovascular pathologies.


Prerequisites

M1 level knowledge in cardiovascular physiology.


Contact

Elise Balse (elise.balse@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The  nervous  system  of  vertebrates  has  developed  many  specific  mechanisms  for  generating  and  processing  information. This course presents in detail a few selected examples to illustrate a large part of cellular communication processes. It thus covers aspects of signal integration from the molecular to the cellular and neural network levels.


Prerequisites

A master 1 level in neurosciences or equivalent is required.


Contact

Régis Lambert (regis.lambert@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

This module will introduce students to the main events during the development of the nervous system, as well as the experimental model organisms used to study these events.


Prerequisites

Prior academic studies in Biology, Medicine, or Neurosciences, at the M1 level.


Contact

Ann Lohof (ann.lohof@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The main goal of the course is to give a clear and extended point of view of drug industry, from the discovery of drugs and therapies to their administration (from bench to bed).


Prerequisites

A solid background in cell biology and physiology is required. Writing the report and defense are strongly suggested in English.


Contact

Bertrand Blondeaul (bertrand.blondeaul@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 3 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The  lectures  will  underline  the  diversity  of  the  alterations  of  the  control  of  breathing  and  the  lung  dysfunctions (clearance, mechanics,  gas  exchange etc.) through some pathologies representing public health issues.


Prerequisites

Fundamental pulmonary physiology.


Contact

Marie-Noelle Fiamma (marie-noelle.fiamma@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 3 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

Meet-U+ is a collaborative course between several universities of the 4EU+ alliance. It aims to  train students for collaborative work in computational biology and artificial intelligence. It   immerses the students in the eco-system of research by mimicking the setup of collaborative research projects and takes advantage of the most popular tools for collaborative work and of cloud computing. 


Prerequisites

The students enrolling in Meet-U should have a background in Biology and/or Computer Science.


Contact

Elodie Laine (elodie.laine@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

This module is about information processing mediated by neural networks. It focuses on the mechanisms underlying multisensory integration, neural coding, and memory formation/retrieval.


Prerequisites

Basic knowledge about neuronal excitability.


Contact

Angelo Arleo (angelo.arleo@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The aim of this course is to present the latest results and current issues related to how  sensory  cortices  process  information,  and  how  this  gives  rises  to  perception. 


Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in Neurosciences.


Contact

Gregory Gauvain (gregory.gauvain@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

This teaching unit aims at providing a global vision of the signaling of different neuromodulators and neurotransmitters.


Prerequisites

Background in cell biology, interest for intracellular signaling, and for approaches at the cellular and molecular level.


Contact

Anne Roumier-Dauteloup (anne.roumier-dauteloup@sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st Semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

Overview of the latest methodological approaches used to study in an integrative way the molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with neuronal function and dysfunction.
Focus on four main domains: Omics, stem cell research, imaging and electrophysiology
Applications to advance research on diverse brain disorders including: Parkinson's  desease, ALS; Alziemer's desease. 


Prerequisites

Theoretical bases underlying the main techniques addressed in this course.


Contact

Hélène Cheval  (helene.cheval @sorbonne-universite.fr)

2nd year Master - 1st Semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B2 (no test required)


Brief Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce the different approaches used to study the early visual system, with a focus on development, physiology and modeling from the retina to the primary visual cortex.


Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in Neurosciences.


Contact

Gregory Gauvain (gregory.gauvain@sorbonne-universite.fr)