Islet Biology II: Beyond Glucose Control: Molecular Targets, Diagnostics and Cutting-Edge Technologies
BCH 2140
This 1/4 FCE graduate-level course is an extension of Islet Biology I and will focus on expanding the fundamental aspects of pancreatic islet biology in an effort to prepare students to deliver more and better diagnostics and therapies. This clinical insight and exposure will provide a broad biochemical interpretation to an assortment of endocrinological and metabolic diseases. We will evaluate molecular targets and cell dysfunction in disease. Discussion of state-of-the-art research techniques and technologies (cell imaging, gene targeting, RNAi/CRISPR, drug targeting/screening) will also be woven into the lectures at appropriate points. Additionally, disease heterogeneity and clinical progression and treatment targets will be covered.
**THIS COURSE WILL BE ONLINE ONLY**
Please see below for Sign up procedure:
ONLY students who are approved for BCH 2139H – Islet Biology I: From Gene to Cell to Organ to Disease, may take this course. Completion of BCH 2139H is required to take BCH 2140H.
Deadline to submit a request is: Monday October 17, 2022 (5:00 PM EST)
Please refer to sign up instructions on BCH 2139H course page.
**THIS COURSE WILL BE ONLINE ONLY**
Add date – Deadline to submit request – Monday October 3, 2022, (5:00 PM EST)
Drop date – Students have until the day before the first class to drop the course. Students can only drop the course after the first class with the permission of the instructor.
Course syllabus subject to change
Course Next Offered
March 2023
Course Time and Location
Time: Wednesdays 1-4 EST
Start Date: March 29 2023
End Date: May 3 2023
Date of class: Monday 1-4 pm
Mar 29 Lecture 1
April 5 Lecture 2
Apr 12 Lecture 3
Apr 19 Lecture 4
Apr 26 Lecture 5
May 3 Lecture 6
Enrollment Limit
Yes — 15
5 spots are reserved for Biochemistry grad students
Method of Student Evaluation
Participation: 25%
Writing Assignment: 75%
Coordinator

Robert Screaton
Sunnybrook Research Institute
2075 Bayview Avenue, Room M7 617
416-480-6100 X 5743
robert.screaton@sri.utoronto.ca