aVLMB031 Modern Imaging and Analytical Methods in Cellular Biology and Immunology

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0.7/.3. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Synchronous online teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Frič, Ph.D., MHA (lecturer)
Mgr. Marcela Hortová Kohoutková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Kamila Bendíčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Petra Lázničková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Dr. Michal Pawel Santocki, PhD (lecturer)
Ioanna Papatheodorou, MSc (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Blažková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Tomášiková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Frič, Ph.D., MHA
Department of Biology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Zuzana Tomášiková
Supplier department: Department of Biology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Fri 7. 11. 9:00–13:00 viz studijní materiály/see study materials
Prerequisites
aVLBI0222p Medical Biology II - lect. || aZLBI0222p Biology II-lect.
Students need to have cell biology knowledge at the level of 1st year of university, proven with an exam (aVLBI0222p, aZLBI0222p or Bi1700en).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 6/40, only registered: 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Upon completing the course, students will gain a clear understanding of the key methods used to image and analyze cells and molecules, along with practical experience applying these techniques. They will visit laboratories and become familiar with instruments such as fluorescent microscopes with confocal imaging, flow cytometers, and other advanced imaging tools used to visualize biomolecules in cells and tissues. The course will cover the principles and applications of these methods, providing students with insight into how they are used in biomedical research and modern medicine. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret basic results from these techniques and will have a deeper appreciation of how modern biology studies complex biological systems.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the principles and potential applications of the methods covered in the course, gaining deeper insight into how modern biological systems are studied. They will develop an awareness of how these techniques are used in biomedical research and contemporary medicine, and will be able to interpret basic results produced by these methods.
Syllabus
  • ** All lessons are held in English **
  • Theoretical part
  • Lectures will be recorded and made available in the study materials.
  • Topics:
  • Fluorescent labeling and confocal microscopy,
  • Advanced microscopy techniques
  • Principles of flow cytometry and its applications,
  • Other methods for the analysis and visualization of biomolecules.
  • Practical part - mandatory attendance - 7th November 2025
  • Tour of the laboratories with demonstrations of the discussed methods directly in the lab,
  • Application of imaging and analytical methods in biomedical research.
  • Kredit test
  • Open-ended questions from each discussed method covering the basic principles of the methods.
  • Contact person: zuzana.tomasikova@fnusa.cz or 484175@mail.muni.cz
Teaching methods
seminar, lab demonstration
Assessment methods
Course completion requires full attendance and passing a final kredit test.
Attendance at an online seminar is highly recommended; in-person seminars require full attendance.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/med/podzim2024/VLMB011/?strpo=250?info=1
The teaching takes place in theoretical and practical parts (blocks).
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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