PUBHLTH 590TL - Devlpmntal origins of Disease

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Description:

Do diseases like cancer and diabetes begin in the womb? This seminar will introduce students to key concepts and emerging concerns in the field of developmental toxicology. Through discussion of historical examples and recent research papers, students will learn how the combination of teratogens and critical windows of exposure can result in a spectrum of outcomes ranging from birth defects to diseases that emerge at later life stages.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 545-0111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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