1. Biology of Diseases
           1.1 introduction - why learning about clinical research, course outline & goals
           1.2 disease biology exemplified in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
           1.3 understanding disease biology: cause vs. association, past vs. present incidence
        2. Tools and Technologies in Clinical Research
           2.1 old tools in old times - history of clinical research
           2.2 toolbox I: classical approaches from stem cells to bacteria
           2.3 toolbox II: novel approaches from genetics to genomics
        3. Nuts and Bolts to connect Biology to Medicine
           3.1 translational medicine - creating benefit for patients - employing your toolbox
           3.2 implementing science in the clinic - current concepts and visions for the future
           3.3 go big or go home - the necessity of international consortia in clinical research
        4. Textbook Biology versus Clinical Research – how things look in the real world
           4.1 can you cure a complex disease? - aiming for realistic goals
           4.2 real life examples of research in complex diseases - goals vs. achievements
           4.3 Recap of module I-IV & exam tutorial
        5. Shaping your Career in Clinical Research
           5.1 career cornerstones I: matching your skills and interests to research areas
           5.2 career cornerstones II: grants, positions and your future in biomedicine