The Advanced Molecular Biology course covers the core concepts of molecular and cellular biology, genomes and genetic mechanisms, and much more. The language of instruction and the educational materials are in English. It is essential for the students to know English.
Dr. Aleksey Kurnosov is a Molecular Biologist who has a particular interest in education. He has obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (Moscow) and a graduate degree in Biochemistry from Moscow State University. Aleksey Kurnosov has taught at several educational institutions, including HSE University and Letovo School. He is currently teaching at Russian-Armenian University and Armenian Bioinformatics Institute.
Participants should read the material beforehand and will actively discuss it under the lead of the trainer.
This course is for ambitious students and researchers who wish to gain knowledge in Molecular Biology.
The course will be based on the following chapters of the “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Sixth Edition (by Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter) textbook.
Duration: 6 months, may be prolonged if topics get added
Chapter 1: Cells and Genomes
– Chemical components of a cell. The role of proteins. Enzymes
– Structure and function of nucleic acids
– Chromatin and chromosomes
– Genomes and their evolution
– DNA replication
– DNA proofreading and repairing
– Transcription: the synthesis of RNA
– RNA processing: capping, splicing and polyadenylation
– Translation: the protein synthesis
– Regulation of gene expression
– Cell signaling
Chapter 2: Cell Chemistry and Bioenergectics
* Selected Topics
Chapter 3: Proteins
* Selected Topics
Chapter 4: DNA, Chromosomes and Genomes
– The Structure and Function of DNA
– Chromosomal DNA and its Packaging in the Chromatin Fiber
– Chromatin Structure and Function
– The Global Structure of Chromosomes
– How Genomes Evolve
Chapter 5: DNA Replication, Repair and Recombination
– The Maintenance of DNA Sequences
– DNA Replication Mechanisms
– The Initiation and Completion of DNA Replication in Chromosomes
– DNA Repair
– Homologous Recombinations
– Transposition and Conservative Site-Specific Recombination
Chapter 6: How Cells Read the Genome: from DNA to Protein
– From DNA to RNA
– From RNA to Protein
– The RNA World and the Origins of Life
Chapter 7: Control of Gene Expression
* Selected Topics
Those who wish to enroll must fill out this form. The registration deadline is February 11th, 11:59 PM Yerevan time.
Location: Institute of Molecular Biology, Ezras Hasrtayan 7, Yerevan, Armenia
Start date: February 16th, 2024, 6 PM Yerevan time
Schedule: Each Friday, 6-7:30 PM
To enroll in the course, please transfer the Course Monthly fee* of 25 000 AMD via Donation and fill in the registration form. Students have a discount, the fee for them will be 15 000 AMD per month. Limited amount of fee waivers are available, more details are available in the registration form.
*The fee includes: access to educational materials and resources (books, laboratory equipment, etc.), supporting accessories, snacks, etc.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at karine.shahgaldyan@abi.am or call +374 41770034
