Teaching biological rhythms in endocrinology: cortisol and wrist temperature. Póster

This work has been developed as part of the Endocrinology and Metabolism student’s laboratory formation from Biology degree at the University of Murcia. Endocrinology and Metabolism is an elective oneterm course that is taught in the fourth year (4.5 ECTS) for "Biosanitary and Biotechnology" intensification. The course focuses on the study of global and intermediary human metabolism and hormonal regulation, both under normal and special situations. It is our objective to get undergraduate students of Endocrinology and Metabolism with the importance of hormonal diurnal fluctuations in endocrine systems through their involvement in an innovative research program. In addition, with the participation of PhD student in this program, we try to improve their skills in innovative teaching. In humans cortisol circadian rhythm peaks in the morning and shows the lowest levels during the midnight. This fluctuation of cortisol plasma level is reflected in saliva, allowing a simple, non invasive and unstressful sample collection. The influence of different factors, exercise, schedule and weekend shifts, on the rhythmic pattern of cortisol has been studied along various years.Campus Mare Nostrum, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Universidad de Murcia, Región de Murci

Organización de recursos docentes recopilados mediante un portal colaborativo. Una propuesta de trabajo. Póster

Este trabajo se gestó durante el Proyecto de Innovación Educativa de la Facultad de Biología del curso 2007-08, en el contexto de la adaptación al EEES. Ha consistido en la elaboración de un catálogo en red de recursos docentes con la calidad suficiente para propiciar el aprendizaje autónomo y al autoevaluación del alumno. La organización y gestión del catálogo se ha relizado meidante delicious, un servicio abierto de marcadores sociales en web. Las páginas de interés se marcan, almacenan y clasifican mediante tags o palabras clave. Como tag base del tabajo se escogió Irdbio. El proyecto tiene una filosofia abierta y colaborativa en la que poueden participar profesores y alumnos ya qu ecualquier persona puede utilizar delicious y marcar con lrbdio sus enalces.Campus Mare Nostrum, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Universidad de Murcia, Región de Murci

Libro de Resúmenes de las Jornadassobre el EEES de la Facultad de Biología

Las Jornadas sobre la Adaptación al EEES en la Facultad de Biología forman parte de las actividades del Proyecto de Innovación Educativa de la Facultad de Biología "Iniciativas para la integración en el EEES", y pretenden difundir las experiencias desarrolladas en el marco de la Convergencia con el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior a lo largo de estos últimos cinco años. Las Jornadas están abiertas a toda la comunidad universitaria que este interesada en conocer nuestras iniciativas, pero muy expecialmente a la relacionada con la Facultad de Biologí

ENLIGHT: A consensus checklist for reporting laboratory-based studies on the non-visual effects of light in humansResearch in context

Summary: Background: There is no consensus on reporting light characteristics in studies investigating non-visual responses to light. This project aimed to develop a reporting checklist for laboratory-based investigations on the impact of light on non-visual physiology. Methods: A four-step modified Delphi process (three questionnaire-based feedback rounds and one face-to-face group discussion) involving international experts was conducted to reach consensus on the items to be included in the checklist. Following the consensus process, the resulting checklist was tested in a pilot phase with independent experts. Findings: An initial list of 61 items related to reporting light-based interventions was condensed to a final checklist containing 25 items, based upon consensus among experts (final n = 60). Nine items were deemed necessary to report regardless of research question or context. A description of each item is provided in the accompanying Explanation and Elaboration (E&E) document. The independent pilot testing phase led to minor textual clarifications in the checklist and E&E document. Interpretation: The ENLIGHT Checklist is the first consensus-based checklist for documenting and reporting ocular light-based interventions for human studies. The implementation of the checklist will enhance the impact of light-based research by ensuring comprehensive documentation, enhancing reproducibility, and enabling data aggregation across studies. Funding: Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NETIAS) Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) programme; Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship (Wellcome Trust, 204686/Z/16/Z); Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development VENI fellowship (2020–09150161910128); U.S. Department of Defense Grant (W81XWH-16-1-0223); National University of Singapore (NUHSRO/2022/038/Startup/08); and National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF2022-THE004-0002)