CHE 508 - Genomics And Systems Biology

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University of Rochester

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Description:

This is a graduate level course aimed at providing students with the up-to-date scientific information and background knowledge behind the biomedical research into the molecular mechanisms of developmental processes and of disease pathogenesis. The lectures are in modular format with student reading/presentations in each module. Six modules are currently included, each by an instructor(s) most familiar with the topics. The modules include genomic and proteomic approaches to developmental/disease pathways; hematopoiesis and stem cell diseases; CNS development and systems biology; cardiovascular development and diseases; chromatin and gene regulation; and cancer genomics and biology. This course is open to all graduate students in biology and biomedical sciences and is highly recommended for the students in the Genetics, Genomics and Development program. In addition to class participation and presentation, students write a final review paper on a topic related to the course discussions.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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