- Basic Principles of Biochemistry (1st year),
- Medical biochemistry and molecular genetics (2nd year)
- Methods of medical examination (3rd year)
They are also coordinators of the following elective courses:
- Fundamentals of gene technology and molecular medicine (A. Videtič Paska)
- New findings in selected metabolic processes (N. Debeljak, P. Hudler)
- The use of gene technology in medicine (N. Debeljak)
- The use of bioinformatic approaches in medicine (P. Hudler)
- Research in biochemistry (M. Goličnik et al.)
Junior researchers (JR) are involved in teaching as assistants and leaders in practical laboratory exercises.
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology: https://www.uni-lj.si/study/bachelor/fkkt/
- Biotechnical Faculty: https://www.uni-lj.si/study/bachelor/bf/
- Faculty of Pharmacy: https://www.uni-lj.si/study/bachelor/ffa/
- Veterinary Faculty: https://www.uni-lj.si/study/bachelor/vf/
Undergraduate work in progress:
| Student | Home Faculty |
Research Topics | Supervisor |
IBK/MCMB University /Scholar Text Books
KOMEL Radovan: Genom, geni in medicina (Genome, genes and medicine). V/In: Genetski vzroki aritmij in kardiomiopatij (Genetic causes of arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies), 2. izd./ 2nd ed. (M. Šinkovec, ur./ed.), ISBN 978-961-6442-87-9 (Klinični oddelek za kardiologijo/Clinical Dept. of Cardiology, UKC), Ljubljana, 2018, pp. 23-59. [COBISS.SI-ID 34311385]
ČREŠNAR Bronislava, DEBELJAK Nataša, DOLŽAN Vita, HUDLER Petra, PLEMENITAŠ Ana, ŽAKELJ-MAVRIČ Marija: Navodila za vaje iz Medicinske biokemije in molekularne genetike (Instructions for practicum of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). 1. izd./1st ed., Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta, Inštitut za biokemijo, 2017. V, 118 str./pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 978-961-267-127-3. [COBISS.SI-ID 291708160]
BAVEC Aljoša, GOLIČNIK Marko, LANIŠNIK-RIŽNER Tea, MAKOVEC Tomaž, ROZMAN Damjana: Temelji biokemije : laboratorijski praktikum : študijsko gradivo za študente medicine in dentalne medicine (Principles of Biochemistry : Laboratory Practicum : study materials for medical and dentistry students), 1. izd./1st ed., Ljubljana: Inštitut za biokemijo, Medicinska fakulteta, 2016. 101 str./pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 978-961-267-105-1. [COBISS.SI-ID 282982144]
DEBELJAK Nataša, HORVAT Simon, JUVAN Peter, KOŠIR Rok, KUNEJ Tanja, PETROVIČ Uroš, REŽEN Tadeja, ROZMAN Damjana, AČIMOVIČ Jure: Funkcijska genomika : praktikum; 2. izd. (Functional Genomics : Practicum; 2nd ed.), Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta, 2016. XVI, 94 pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 978-961-267-101-3. [COBISS.SI-ID 281716736]
DERMASTIA Marina, KOMEL Radovan, TURK Tom: Kjer se življenje začne — : [biologija celice in genetika za gimnazije] = Where the life begins — : [College Cell Biology and Genetics], 2. izd. – ponatis / 2nd ed.;, Ljubljana: Rokus Klett, 2014. 297 str./pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 978-961-271-382-9. [COBISS.SI-ID 271282432]
ČREŠNAR Bronislava, DEBELJAK Nataša, DOLŽAN Vita, HUDLER Petra, PLEMENITAŠ Ana, ŽAKELJ-MAVRIČ Marija: Navodila za vaje iz Biokemije II (Instructions for practicum of Biochemistry II), 3.izd./3rd ed., Ljubljana: Inštitut za biokemijo, Medicinska fakulteta, 2013. 120 str./pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 978-961-267-064-1. [COBISS.SI-ID 268860672]
KASTELIC Damjana: Protein biochips. In: Biological Detection Systems in Veterinary Medicine and Microbiology (1st ed.). Grosuplje: Inštitut za fizikalno biologijo, 2007, pp. 88-94. [COBISS.SI-ID 3864602]
KOMEL Radovan: Genetics : From Double Strand to Cloning – College Text Book, 1st. ed.; Ljubljana: Rokus, 2006, 127 pp.; illustr. ISBN 961-209-636-8. [COBISS.SI-ID 225752320]
KOMEL Radovan, IHAN Alojz: Genetics of bacteria. In: Medical Bacteriology with Immunology and Mycology (M. Gubina, A. Ihan, eds.). Ljubljana: Medicinski razgledi, 2002, pp. 33-47. [COBISS.SI-ID 2666522]
Suggested Basic Study Literature
David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry – Seventh Edition, ©2017, Macmillan Higher Education, Houndmills, Basingstoke, U.K. & W. H. Freeman and Co., NY, USA; ISBN-13: 978-1464126116 / ISBN-10: 1464126119.
Rodney F. Boyer: Temelji biokemije = Principles of Biochemistry (Renko Metka, Zorko Matjaž: ur./prev. – ed./transl.), Knjižna zbirka Scripta, Ljubljana: Študentska založba, 2005. XXVI, 634 str./pp., ilustr./illustr., ISBN 961-242-041-6. [COBISS.SI-ID 222977536]
R. J. Trent: Molecular Medicine – Genomics to Personalized Healthcare, 4th ed., ©2012, Elsevier Academic Press, Hardcover ISBN: 9780123814517 / eBook ISBN: 9780123814524; 2012, 346 pp.
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Completed graduate work
Student |
Home Faculty
|
Thesis Title
|
Degree Achieved
|
Year |
Supervisor |
Ana Marentič |
BF UL |
Analysis of genetic variability of HBB gene in familial erythrocytosis. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2019 |
N. Debeljak |
Fran Krstanović |
BF UL |
Characterization of cannabinoid receptors in breast cancer cell line. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2019 |
N. Debeljak/ T.Lah Turnšek |
Tjaša Grum |
FKKT UL |
Determination of DNA methylation rate in suicidal behavior. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2019 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Janja Murn |
FKKT UL |
Optimization of the point-of-application method for the determination of cannabinoid and estrogen receptors on breast cancer cell lines. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2019 |
N. Debeljak |
Aleša Kristan |
BF UL |
Analysis of genetic variability of hypoxia-inducible factors alpha in association with familial erythrocytosis. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
N. Debeljak |
Tinkara Prijatelj |
BF UL |
Analysis of the erythropoietin gene variability in familial erythrocytosis. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
N. Debeljak |
Danijela Vočanec |
BF UL |
Analysis of genetic variability of erythropoietin receptor gene in familial erythrocytosis. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
N. Debeljak |
Marjeta Horvat |
FKKT UL |
DNA methylation and suicidal behavior. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Mateja Cigoj |
BF UL |
Optimization of Western blot method for the determination of estrogen receptor and erythropoietin receptors in breast cancer cell lines. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
N. Debeljak |
Mojca Banič |
FKKT UL |
Validation of promising glioblastoma biomarkers and determination of the effect of specific nano-bodies on selected cell lines. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2018 |
R. Komel |
Iva Mencin |
BF UL |
Analysis of genetic variability of tumor-supressor gen VHL in familial erythrocytosis. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2017 |
N. Debeljak |
Anka Hotko |
FKKT UL |
Expression and methylation of the RELN gene in suicide victims. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2017 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Urška Kotnik |
BF UL |
The role of erythropoietin receptor in resistance to tamoxifen. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2017 |
N. Debeljak |
Katja Čop |
BF UL |
Selection of the normalization method for the quantitative determination of proteins in breast cancer cell lines. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2017 |
N. Debeljak |
Blaž Lebar |
FKKT UL |
Definition of the expression of the erythropoietin receptor with the far-western and double transmission methods. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2017 |
N. Debeljak |
Alja Zottel |
FKKT UL |
Targeting glioblastoma cancer cells with nanobodies. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2016 |
R. Komel |
Staša Komljenović |
FKKT UL |
Recloning and large scale production of nanobodies soecific for GBM proteins. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2016 |
R. Komel / N.Šamec |
Marko Narobe |
FKKT UL |
Attempt of enrichment of plasma membrane proteins from gastric tissue and computer search for potential biomarkers in gastric cancer. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2016 |
R. Komel / N.Kočevar |
Katarina Kouter |
FKKT UL |
Investigation of MAO A gene promotor polymorphism in suicide victims and of TPH2 gene polymorphism in subjects suffering from alcohol addiction syndrome. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2015 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Mateja Zajc |
FKKT UL |
Study of Ecm11 interactions with yeast two-hybrid system. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2015 |
R. Komel |
Karmen Kmet |
FKKT UL |
Study of brain neurothropic factor single nucleotide polymorphisms in suicide victims. |
Dipl. |
2015 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Filip Mihalič |
FKKT UL |
Determination of cytotoxic effects of nanobodies specific to TRIM28, β-actin and factor 206, on three cell lines. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2015 |
R. Komel/ M.Liović |
Sara Košenina |
FKKT UL |
Determination of expression of erythropoietin receptor and estrogen receptors in breast cancer cell lines on the protein level. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2015 |
N. Debeljak |
Marjeta Horvat |
FKKT UL |
Candidate gene expression analysis in suicide victims. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2015 |
A. Videtič Paska |
Žan Rojc |
FKKT UL |
Investigation of polymorphisms in the DRD2 gene in suicide victims. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2014 |
R. Komel/ A.Videtič Paska |
Maša Mirković |
FKKT UL |
Analysis of selected proteins in patiens with gastric adenocarcinoma with Western blotting and immunodetection. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2014 |
R. Komel/ N.Kočevar |
Iza Ogris |
FKKT UL |
Association of polymorphisms in genes BUB1B and PTTG1 with gastric cancer in a Slovenian population. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2014 |
R. Komel/ P.Hudler |
Maja Peterle |
FKKT UL |
Erythropoietin determination in alpinists exposed to diverse altitudes using isoelectric focusing. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2013 |
N. Debeljak/ J.Osredkar |
Anita Lokar |
FKKT UL |
Impact of biathlon training intensity on the modification of erythropoietin isoforms and haematological parameters. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2013 |
K. Španinger / J.Osredkar |
Neža Juvan |
BF UL |
Developing methods for in vitro studies of tissue protective effects of erythropoietin in a cell model. |
M.Sc. (Bologna) |
2012 |
R. Komel/ T.Režen |
Vesna Štorgel |
FKKT UL |
Analysis of polymorphisms in the genes HTR2A and CACNA1C in suicide victims. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2012 |
R. Komel / A.Videtič Paska |
Tina Stepišnik |
BF UL |
Comparison of expression of different erythropoietin receptor forms in tumor and normal breast cell lines after acute and chronic erythropoietin treatment. |
Dipl. (Bologna) |
2012 |
S. Berne |
Mateja Šimic |
FKKT UL |
Polymorphisms in TTK and BUB1B genes in Slovenian patients with gastric cancer. |
Dipl. |
2011 |
R. Komel / P.Hudler |
Marina Grgić |
FKKT UL |
Analysis in reelin gene polymorphisms in suicide victims. |
Dipl. |
2011 |
R. Komel / A.Videtič Paska |
Saša Nastran |
FKKT UL |
Cell line models for evaluation of hematopoetic and side effects of eryrhropoietin in vitro. |
Dipl. |
2011 |
R. Komel / K.Fon Tacer |
Sabina Kastelic |
FKKT UL |
Structural polymorphisms in the STK15 gene in Slovenian patients with gastric cancer. |
Dipl. |
2009 |
R. Komel / P.Hudler |
Marko Šnajder |
FKKT UL |
Differential two-dimensional gel electrophoresis in the examination of gastric adenocarcinoma. |
Dipl. |
2008 |
R. Komel |
Tina Lahajnar |
FKKT UL |
Heterologous expression of transcription factors of SREBP and CREM families in E. coli and determination of their concentration in the tissues of experimental mice. |
Dipl. |
2008 |
D. Rozman / R.Komel |
Nina Kočevar |
FKKT UL |
Proteome analysis of gastric cancer with two-dimensional gel electrophoresis: optimization of the procedure and preliminary experiments. |
Dipl. |
2007 |
R. Komel |
Barbara Zajec |
FKKT UL |
Studies of the influence of the ICER transcription factor on the expression of the CYP51 human gene promoter. |
Dipl. |
2007 |
D. Rozman / R.Komel |
Rok Kopinč |
FKKT UL |
Analysis of serotonin 1B and 2C receptor gene polymophisms in suicide victims. |
Dipl. |
2007 |
R. Komel / A.Videtič Paska |
Tina Tinkara Peternelj |
FKKT UL |
Investigation of G (-995)A Serotonin Receptor 2C Gene Polymorphism in Suicide by RFLP and DNA Melting. |
Dipl. |
2007 |
R. Komel / A.Videtič Paska |
Petra Stopinšek |
FKKT UL |
Screening of p53 gene variations with high resolution melting analysis in gastric adenocarcinoma. |
Dipl. |
2005 |
R. Komel / P.Hudler |
Aljoša Žbogar |
FKKT UL |
Looking for p53 gene mutations in gastric cancer with the SURVEYOR TM nuclease. |
Dipl. |
2005 |
R. Komel / P.Hudler |
Matej Kastelic |
FKKT UL |
Introduction of methods for scanning the limb regeneration transcriptome and proteome of the Mexican axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum.
|
Dipl. |
2005 |
R. Komel / M.Goršič |
Alja Videtič Paska |
FKKT UL |
Investigation of DNA microsatellite regions in gastric cancer. |
Dipl. |
2004 |
R. Komel |
Nejc Jelen |
BF UL |
Preparation and analysis of cholesterol homeostasis DNA microarrays.
|
Dipl. |
2004 |
D. Rozman / R.Komel |
Anita Pestotnik |
FFA UL |
Analysis of polymorphisms in the promoter and in the intron 2 of the serotonin transporter gene in suicide victims. |
Dipl. |
2004 |
R. Komel / A.Videtič Paska |
Katja Vrabl |
FFA UL |
Sterol biosynthesis and the cell cycle of yeast Saccaromyces cerevisiae and human hepatoma cells |
Dipl. |
2004 |
D. Rozman/ B.Štrukelj |
Nataša Tanšek |
FFA UL |
Study of interaction between transcription factors of the SREBP and CREM/CREB families and the phosphorilation effect in regulation of the the human CYP51 gene expression. |
Dipl. |
2004 |
D. Rozman |
Aleksandra Krajnc |
FKKT UL |
Analysis of untranslated portions of CYP51 genes in eukaryotes. |
Dipl. |
2003 |
D. Rozman |
Jure Ačimovič |
FKKT UL |
Optimization of dual luciferase reporter system for human CYP51 gene expression regulation studies. |
Dipl. |
2003 |
D. Rozman |
Enej Kuščer |
FKKT UL |
Searching for the gene encoding steroid 11[beta]-hydroxylase of the filamentous fungus Cochliobolus lunatu. |
Dipl. |
2002 |
R. Komel |
Tomaž Budefeld |
FFA UL |
Studying the effect of dexamethasone and rifampicin on hCYP51 promoter region with reporter genes |
Dipl. |
2002 |
D. Rozman/ D.Žgur Bertok |
Matej Seliškar |
FFA UL |
Preparation of the CYP51-GFP plasmid for expression of a fusion protein between human lanosterol alf14alpha▫demetilase and green fluorescin in mammalian cells. |
Dipl. |
2002 |
D. Rozman / B.Štrukelj |
Tadeja Režen |
FKKT UL |
Construction of reporter plasmid for expression studies of mouse lanosterol 14alfa-demethylase. |
Dipl. |
2001 |
D. Rozman |
Nenad Bjelan |
FFA UL |
Effect of dexamethasone on the expression of lanosterol ▫14 alpha-demethylase▫ in human cell lines. |
Dipl. |
2001 |
D. Rozman / B.Štrukelj |
Helena Šterlinko |
FKKT UL |
DNA analysis in paternity testing: advantages and disadvantages of different electrophoretic method. |
Dipl. |
1998 |
R. Komel |
Nada Nekrep |
BF UL |
Rapid amplification of 5’end of complementary DNA in order to find a gene for steroid 11[beta]-hydroxylase in filamentous fungus Cochliobolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1998 |
R. Komel |
Matjaž Barborič |
BF UL |
Amplification of total and subtracted complementary DNA in looking for the gene encoding steroid 11[beta]-hydroxylase of filamentous fungus Cochliobolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1998 |
R. Komel |
Andreja Kavšek |
BF UL |
Experiments for isolation of cDNA probe for the gene encoding alfa-subunit of acetylcholine receptor in rat. |
Dipl. |
1996 |
R. Komel / Z.Grubič |
Tadej Pajić |
FKKT UL |
Contribution to the study of hydroxylation of progesterone by the filamentous fungus Cochlibolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1996 |
R. Komel |
Tanja Kunej |
BF UL |
Study of DNA polymorphisms with the PCR-fingerprinting technique in the population of genetically altered colonies derived from filamentous fungus Cochliobolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1995 |
R. Komel / D.Rozman |
Katja Vouk |
BF UL |
Molecular analysis of diagnostic polymorphisms and CF mutations in the selected Slovene families at risk. |
Dipl. |
1995 |
R. Komel |
Barbara Blaznik |
FKKT UL |
Induction of Trichoderma viride lytic enzyme biosynthesis with the filamentous fungus Trichoderma viride. |
Dipl. |
1993 |
R. Komel / A.Pavko |
Lana Strmecki |
FKKT UL |
Construction of DNA probes for Southern analysis of gene deletions in Duchenne / Becker muscular dystrophy. |
Dipl. |
1992 |
R. Komel |
Miranda Mladinić |
U. Zagreb, CRO |
Comparison of different recombinant DNA methods in cystic fibrosis diagnostics. |
Dipl. |
1992 |
R. Komel / M.Ravnik Glavač |
Alenka Beličič |
FKKT UL |
Attempts to isolate specific mRNA from steroid-transforming microorganisms Nocardia opaca and Cochlibolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1990 |
R. Komel |
Gorazd Babuder |
FKKT UL |
Lyohylization of test microorganisms. |
Dipl. |
1989 |
R. Komel |
Polona Žnidaršič Plazl |
FKKT UL |
Biosynthesis of mycolytic enzymes in laboratory fermenter. |
Dipl. |
1989 |
A. Pavko / R.Komel |
Barbara Gornjak |
FKKT UL |
Isolation of specific enzymes to degrade the cell wall of the fungus Cochliobolus lunatus. |
Dipl. |
1986 |
R. Komel |