Animal physiology, immunology and developmental biology

This Animal physiology, immunology and developmental biology programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare top specialists in specific scientific fields developed within the Department of Animal Physiology and Immunology at the Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University.

The Animal physiology, immunology and developmental biology programme from Masaryk University focuses on the research formation of students in the rapidly developing fields of physiology, immunology and developmental biology. Students are trained to conduct research in the areas ranging from cellular to organ level to models of whole animal organisms from cells to human. Modern molecular biology techniques and state-of-the-art imaging techniques are applied. 

The programme covers research topics ranging from veterinary through biomedical applications to general basic research issues. In particular, the most represented topic is the research of cellular signaling, which is crucial for understanding the processes controlling embryonic development, tissue differentiation and regeneration, as well as processes of carcinogenesis or immune regulation. The programme integrates methodological approaches of molecular biology, molecular embryology and cell biology with morphological and behavioural approaches.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral study program are entitled to carry out independent scientific and research activities in the field of basic and applied research. In a broader sense, they are prepared to carry out all scientific work activities, and deal with conceptual issues, scientific-organizational activities, and teaching.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• Independently and creatively plan and implement scientific and research activities and manage methodologies and models in the areas of animal physiology, immunology, and developmental biology

• To write and prepare a critical scientific text in the form of scientific articles in the field of animal physiology, immunology, and developmental biology

• To present and defend the results of own research at the international scientific forum in the field of animal physiology, immunology, and developmental biology

• To understand and be able to use broader professional and theoretical knowledge in the areas of physiology, immunology and developmental biology of animals

• To know and critically evaluate the latest knowledge and scientific development in the areas of animal physiology, immunology, and developmental biology