Prof. Dr. Katrien De Bock
Area of Interest
Angiogenesis and metabolism in the muscle microenvironm.
Prerequisites a student should comply with
ETH students from D-HEST or D-BIOL with an interest in understanding metabolic crosstalk between cells in the muscle microenvironment. This includes regulation of exercise-induced blood vessel growth, regulation of muscle growth during strength straining and muscle atrophy during inactivity or aging, role of fibroadipogenic progenitors in muscle physiology. Candidates are expected to have a strong interest in biochemistry and physiology and have basic laboratory experience. We are looking for highly motivated students that are willing to experience exciting science in a ‘moving’ environment.
Recommended master courses (Electives I+II of Learning Agreement of the Major)
376‐0209‐00 Molecular Disease Mechanisms
376-0223-00 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology
535-0810-00 Gene Technology
551-0319-00 Cellular Biochemistry (Part I)
551-1323-00 GL Biologie II: Biochemie und Molekularbiologie
752-6302-00 Physiology of Eating
766-6304-00 Theory and Practice of Nutritional Science
Research projects of the group
- Muscle angiogenesis
- Metabolic crosstalk between different cells in the muscle microenvironment
- Regulation of muscle mass by oxygen and nutrients