Islet Biology II: Beyond Glucose Control: Molecular Targets, Diagnostics, and Cutting-Edge Technologies - BCH2140H

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.

Please Note: 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 2140. Please see BCH 2139H – Islet Biology I: From Gene to Cell to Organ to Disease for sign-up instructions. 

Method of Student Evaluation:
25% Participation
75% Writing Assignment

Course Coordinator:
Robert Screaton

Course Instructor:
Erin Mulvihill

Enrollment Limit:
15 - 5 Spaces reserved for Biochemistry students