Membrane Biology

Biological membranes play a central role in both the structure and function of all cells. Not only do they define compartments, they are also responsible for the communication between the inside and outside of the cell.  In this module we discus biological membranes from the perspective of their main constituents: lipids and proteins. Topics included are the diversity of lipids and membrane proteins, their biogenesis, interactions, dynamics and medical relevance. Each lecture combines both theory as well as related practical aspects for studying membrane lipids and proteins.