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Biophysics of Membranes and Channels
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Biophysics of Membranes and Channels
Overview of the importance of membranes and channels in biological systems
Module #2
Membrane Structure and Organization
Lipid bilayer structure, phospholipid composition, and protein-lipid interactions
Module #3
Thermodynamics of Membrane Formation
Energetics of lipid self-assembly, membrane curvature, and vesicle formation
Module #4
Mechanical Properties of Membranes
Membrane elasticity, bending rigidity, and tension
Module #5
Electrical Properties of Membranes
Membrane capacitance, resistance, and electrical potential
Module #6
Ion Transport and Electrophysiology
Ion channels, pumps, and transporters; resting and action potentials
Module #7
Channel Structure and Function
Ion channel architecture, gating mechanisms, and selectivity
Module #8
Sodium and Potassium Channels
Biophysics of voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels
Module #9
Calcium Channels and Signaling
Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels, calcium signaling, and muscle contraction
Module #10
Chloride Channels and Transport
Chloride channel biophysics, transport mechanisms, and roles in Cl- regulation
Module #11
Aquaporin Channels and Water Transport
Aquaporin structure, function, and regulation of water transport
Module #12
Membrane Transport Mechanisms
Passive and active transport, facilitated diffusion, and carrier proteins
Module #13
Transport Across Membranes
Uniport, symport, and antiport mechanisms; transport kinetics and thermodynamics
Module #14
Receptor-Mediated Signaling
Signal transduction pathways, G-protein coupled receptors, and second messengers
Module #15
Membrane Trafficking and Vesicular Transport
Membrane budding, fission, and fusion; vesicle formation and targeting
Module #16
Membrane Protein Structure and Function
Membrane protein folding, stability, and interactions
Module #17
Simulations and Modeling of Membrane Systems
Molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, and reaction-diffusion models
Module #18
Experimental Techniques in Membrane Biophysics
Electrophysiology, spectroscopy, and microscopy methods for studying membranes
Module #19
Membrane-Mediated Cell Adhesion and Migration
Cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion, migration, and mechanotransduction
Module #20
Diseases Related to Membrane Function
Channelopathies, lipid disorders, and membrane-related diseases
Module #21
Membrane Biophysics in Synthetic Biology
Designing and engineering membrane systems for biotechnological applications
Module #22
Membrane Biophysics in Nanotechnology
Lipid nanotubes, membrane-coated nanoparticles, and biomimetic devices
Module #23
Computational Tools for Membrane Analysis
Software and algorithms for analyzing membrane structure, dynamics, and function
Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Biophysics of Membranes and Channels career


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