Profile Neuroscience Physiology

This course describes the methodology used by life science researchers to communicate the results of their experiments, both in writing and orally. As English is the common language of international researchers, a large part of this course is taught in English.

Written communication is addressed through the study of the (macro) structure of a research article and an examination of the publication process in scientific journals. Several elements of written structure (micro) are examined in order to understand the differences between scientific English and literary English: clarity, cohesion, and coherence.

These studies are supplemented by a supervised project during the semester, in which students are required to analyze a research article recently published in scientific literature and transcribe it in the form of an oral presentation (conference) in English.

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Through practical work sessions, study of different physiological regulations in animals.

Acquisition of surgical techniques in rats to determine blood volume, osmotic diuresis and renal permeability, the action of adrenaline and insulin on blood sugar levels, inulin clearance, and the mechanisms of glucose transport across the intestinal wall.

Study of the mechanical and electrical functioning of the frog heart.

Learning all the elements necessary to successfully complete the required practical work protocol in order to obtain results and compile a report.

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This EU is a logical continuation of the S4 EU (Fundamentals of Physiology and Immunology) and aims to deepen knowledge of fundamental, applied, and clinical immunology. We will also address "unconventional" concepts in immunology and develop innovative immunotherapy strategies. This course unit will cover all topics related to modern immunology and will be strongly oriented towards the clinical aspects of this discipline.

 Keywords

Fundamental immunology, Anti-infectious immunity, Immunotherapy, Vaccination, Autoimmunity, Immune deficiencies, Anti-cancer immunity, Non-conventional immunity

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The objective of this teaching unit is to provide an integrated approach to the functioning of the nervous system, drawing on several disciplines within neuroscience (neurodevelopment, functional neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience) and focusing on complex brain functions.

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The objective of this EU is the morpho-functional study of cells in the nervous system (neurons, glial cells), namely: the description of the mechanisms involved in neuronal excitability (generation and propagation of action potentials) and neurotransmission (mechanisms of neurotransmitter release and synthesis, and the structure and function of neurotransmitter receptors). The concepts of synaptic plasticity are also developed.

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The cardiovascular physiology course aims to describe and acquire knowledge about the functioning of the cardiovascular system of the whole animal at the molecular and cellular levels. Topics covered will include cardiac contraction, regulation of cardiac electrical activity (electrocardiogram and ion channels), regulation of blood pressure and baroreflex, and regulation of cardiovascular functions by the autonomic nervous system.

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