Lecture catalogue

Strube

Wed 15.10.25, 9:00 - 11:30

PhD students present their research projects on parasites and tick-borne diseases

Rautenschlein

Thu 16.10.25, 8:30 - 9:00

Discussion of recent papers related to different topics in poultry management, infectious and non-infectious poultry diseases and immune responses.

Rautenschlein, Behr

Mon 10.11.25, 11:00 - 11:30 (preliminary meeting)

Workshop with field trip
Control of Newcastle disease and Avian Influenza in poultry operations: Challenges and limitations.

Rautenschlein

Mon 10.11.25, 10:00 - 10:30 (preliminary meeting)

Develompent of grant writing skills.

K. Jung and Research Staff

Wed 15.10.25 - Wed 28.01.26, 13:00 - 14:00

Presentation and discussions on the following topics:
* analysis pipelines for NGS data
* analysis pipelines for high-dimensional expression data
* machine learning approaches
* software presentations
* status reports of PhD projects
* presentation of new literature

Metzger, Khaveh

Fri 17.10.25 - Fri 24.10.25, 14:00 - 15:30

This seminar series provides a foundational overview of nucleotide-based omics, covering DNA, RNA, and epigenetic regulation. Participants will gain insight into the molecular layers of gene regulation and learn about the basic principles of library preparation and sequencing technologies.

Kues, Garrels

Fri 10.10.25, 13:00 - 14:30

Presentation and critical discussion of recent literature in animal biotechnology and related areas.

DFG-VIPER

Gabriel

To be announced

In this course, students will gain hands-on experience with essential virological techniques used in influenza virus research. All experiments will be performed under biosafety level 2 conditions.
They will learn how to cultivate and infect host cells with influenza viruses and quantify infectious virus particles through plaque assay analyses.
Additionally, students will perform influenza virus vRNP reconstitution assays to quantify the activity of the viral RNA polymerase, providing insights into viral replication mechanisms. They will also employ Western Blot analyses to detect subunits of the viral polymerase and examine their protein expression levels.

DFG-VIPER

Gabriel

Wed 12.11.25, 10:15 - 11:45

This journal club explores cutting-edge research in virology focusing on virus discovery, host range and transmission, virus-host cell interactions and pathogenesis as well as immune interference and intervention strategies. Through critical discussions, participants will refine their ability to analyze scientific literature, understand experimental methodologies, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. The sessions will provide an opportunity for PhD students to strengthen their presentation and moderation skills while staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

Siebert

Tue 30.09.25, 10:00 - 12:00

Discussion of recent publications in wildlife diseases and biology.