Current Topics in Prion Biology
BCH2103H
The content of this course will focus on emerging topics of interest in prion biology. Topics that will be covered will include: 1) prion function; 2) prion structure; 3) prion detection; 4) prion disease therapeutics; and 5) prion-like propagation of protein aggregates in other neurodegenerative diseases. Each class (2 hr) will consist of a brief introductory lecture on the day’s topic and then 2-3 students will present a paper to the class, which will be followed by a discussion session.
Non-Biochemistry Students: This courses will be available to all non-Biochemsitry students to request through ACORN as follows:
Fall 2022 modules: September 1, 2022 – September 26, 2022(last day to add Fall courses)
**Important note for non-Biochemistry students – if you have one unpaired BCH2024 course, then you must contact carrie.harber@utoronto.ca to sign up for the second 1/4 module as per the deadlines listed above. Do not enroll through ACORN as your grades must be recorded under BCH 2024H Y – Focused Topic in Biochemistry.
Course Next Offered
Fall 2022 (November – December)
Course Time and Location
Start Date: November 1, 2022
End Date: December 13, 2022
Time: 10am-noon
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays (Nov 1, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13)
Course Location:
Building: MSB
Room: Room 5231
Enrollment Limit
Yes — 15
Method of Student Evaluation
40% oral presentation
40% written report
20% participation
Each student will be required to give one journal club-style presentation of an assigned paper (40%). At the end of the course, students will prepare a short research proposal that follows on from the results in the assigned paper (40%).
Coordinator

Joel C. Watts
Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Krembil Discovery Tower
60 Leonard Ave., Rm. 6KD412
416-507-6891
joel.watts@utoronto.ca