INSA TOULOUSE
With 14,000 alumni working in all economic sectors, the "Institut National des Sciences Appliquées" of Toulouse is an international and multidisciplinary state engineering school recognized for the excellence of its five-year education, which attracts students of a high academic level. INSA-Toulouse offersa wide range of engineering specializations, including computer science, civil engineering, mathematical engineering and biochemical engineering. Its courses, designed with the latest scientific advancements in mind, are supported through the activity of leading-edge research laboratories, backed by some of the largest industrial groups.
This 3-week summer school will focus on enzyme, molecular biology and microbial engineering.
Dates : June, 17th - July 5th, 2019
The summer school takes place on INSA Campus in Toulouse.
The course combines grounding in the field of life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, enzymology and microbiology) and in engineering sciences (biochemical engineering). The objectives of the proposed courses deal with the understanding of the most modern concepts in molecular biology as well as mastering the concepts of biocatalysis (enzymatic and microbial) for industrial developments.
• Enzyme classification, reaction mechanism, initial reaction rate/enzymatic activity,
• Michaelis-Menten equation, Inhibition/activation,
• Effect of temperature and pH,
• Allosteric enzymes.
The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge in molecular biology and gene regulation that is required to master biotechnology tools for optimizing and/or modifying microorganism of industrial interest.
• Nucleic acids properties, genome organization and DNA replication
• Gene transcription, RNA processing and messenger RNA translation leading from DNA to proteins.
• Proteins folding and modifications will also be briefly described and key elements of gene expression regulation will also be given
The main topics of this part are the followings:
• Description of some well-kown microorganismas
• Usual methods for microbial identification (microscopy and biochemical technics)
• Examples of applications
• Documentary project.
The main topics regarding these courses are :
• Metabolism of industrial microbes
• Microbial kinetics
• Biochemical engineering.
This program is dedicated to students having a M1 or M2 degree.
Deadline registration : March 18th, 2019
Structural biochemistry, general microbiology.
Application must be made directly to the organizing institution. No application is possible through this website. Please click on the link "See the course website" to find out how to apply.
INSA TOULOUSE
With 14,000 alumni working in all economic sectors, the "Institut National des Sciences Appliquées" of Toulouse is an international and multidisciplinary state engineering school recognized for the excellence of its five-year education, which attracts students of a high academic level. INSA-Toulouse offersa wide range of engineering specializations, including computer science, civil engineering, mathematical engineering and biochemical engineering. Its courses, designed with the latest scientific advancements in mind, are supported through the activity of leading-edge research laboratories, backed by some of the largest industrial groups.