Courses

• GMS MS 700: Elementary Biostatistics for the Biomedical Sciences
  Topics include collection, classification, and presentation of descriptive data; the rationale of hypothesis testing; experimental design; t-tests; simple correlation analysis; and analysis of contingency tables. Special attention is directed to the ability to recognize and interpret statistical procedures in articles from current literature. Joseph. 2 cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS MS 703: Neuroscience
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Integrated treatment of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. In anatomy classes, brains and spinal cords are dissected and microscope slides examined to study cytology and projections of neurons. Other practical classes and demonstrations cover physiology, neurology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Rosene. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MS 783: Molecular Basis of Neurologic Diseases
  Molecular mechanisms of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and neoplasia re considered. Fundamentals and current research of molecular biology are reviewed. Current publication seminar discussion is held with student participation. Distinguished guest speakers give keynote lectures monthly. Abraham. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MS 791: Essential Readings in Translational Research
  The goal of this course is to provide students with tools, skills and experience in critically reading and evaluation of current advances in basic and clinical sciences published in the literature which are pertinent to understanding the basis of disease mechanisms and treatment. Acquisition of knowledge and skill in critical analysis, statistical inference and experimental design will provide students with the ability to read the medical and scientific literature and to examine it critically to achieve life-long learning. The course format will be based on presentation of chosen topics. It will consist of evaluation of assigned readings of recently published articles in basic and clinical sciences which are relevant to diseases. This format will provide students an opportunity to learn how to critically read and evaluate basic and clinical skill literature and be able to present their critical analysis for discussion by peers. This is an important skill needed for their future endeavors in medical research and clinical settings. Broitman, Franzblau, Traish. 3 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MS 793: Fundamentals of Medical Biotechnology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The course will provide students with an historical perspective in the fast emerging medical biotechnology and the innovative processes that ensures the success of such endeavors. The course will cover a host of topics that will provide the students with a springboard to develop their creative thinking and explore their ideas of new vision of medical biotechnology. Franzblau, Traish. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MS 971: Rel MED Sci
  
• GMS MS 972: Rel MED Sci
  
• GMS NU 620: Research, Clinical and Public Policy Applications in Medical Nutrition Sciences
  Prereq: Human Physiology, or equivalent, consent of instructor. The course will focus on disease states related to nutrition and diet, with a major focus on clinical nutrition research. It will: 1. Acquaint students with current concepts and methods in clinical nutrition research, familiarize students with clinical research and how investigators approach nutrition-related questions in their specific fields to answer questions related to disease states, 3. Evaluate the role of nutrition as it relates to development, prevention and therapy of major diseases, including cardiovascular, diabetes, gastrointestinal, osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer. Apovian. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS NU 700: Medical Nutrition Sciences Seminar
  Students develop and present a research seminar. Fried, Moore. 2 cr, Fall and Spring sem.
• GMS NU 755: Molecular, Biochemical and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition I: Energy Balance and Micronutrients
  Prereq: at least one semester each of Biochemistry and Physiology, or equivalent, and permission of the instructor. This is the first semester of a 2 semester sequence (that can be taken in either order) that focuses on the Physiological, Bio-chemical and Molecular Bases of Nutrition. This semester will cover concepts of essential nutrients and methods for determining their requirements (DRIs), body composition, nutrition and growth, energy expenditure, regulation of energy intake, vitamins and macro-mineral metabolism (Ca, P) and micronutrients. Functions and roles of micronutrients in signaling from gene to whole organism will be discussed. Implications for nutrient requirements through the life cycle and in health and disease will be addressed. A discussion session will teach students to critically evaluate cutting-edge and seminal papers addressing each topic, and introduce students to state of the art research approaches and methodologies -- basic (cell and molecular), clinical and epidemiological. Weekly writing assignments on the papers will provide experience and hone skills with scientific writing. Fried. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS NU 756: Molecular, Biochemical and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition: Macronutrients
  Prereq: at least one semester each of Biochemistry and Physiology and permission of the instructor. Regulation of lipid, carbohydrate, and protein digestion, absorption, transport, tissue and cellular metabolism. Integration of macronutrient metabolism in response to alteration in nutritional status (e.g. starvation, obesity) on a whole body and tissue-specific basis. Mechanism regulating macronutrient metabolism in response to stresses such as exercise and aging and disease. A discussion session will teach students to critically evaluate research papers, provide knowledge of seminal papers in the field, and introduce students to research approaches and state of the art methods (e.g. assessment of metabolic flux using stable isotopes, euglycemic clamps, metabolomics). Fried. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS NU 804: Directed Studies in Medical Nutrition
  TBA. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS NU 901: Research in Medical Nutrition Sciences
  TBA. Var cr, Fall sem.
• GMS NU 902: Research in Medical Nutrition Sciences
  TBA. Var cr, Spring sem.
• GMS OB 700: Biostatistics
  Introduces the concepts and techniques of biostatistics used in dental research. Emphasizes the fundamentals of statistical logic and presents the basic principles of experimental design, statistical inference, and probability. Examples from current basic sciences research, survey research, and clinical trials augment the presentation of statistical theory. TBA. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS OB 761: Oral Microbiology
  Distribution, ecology, and pathogenic potential of oral microbiota. Pathogenicity of components of bacterial plaque and their role in the development of oral diseases. Mechanisms of local and systematic resistance to pathogenic oral microbiota. Hughes. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS OB 763: Basic Processes in Oral Biology
  An introductory survey course that examines biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Provides a basis to understand the events that regulate inflammation; wound healing; bone formation and resorption; salivary proteins and physiology; tooth development, eruption, and movement; and fluoride action. Mochida. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS OB 764: Basic Processes in Oral Biology
  An introductory survey course that examines biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Provides a basis to understand the events that regulate inflammation; wound healing; bone formation and resorption; salivary proteins and physiology; tooth development, eruption, and movement; and fluoride action. Mochida. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS OB 800: Advanced Oral Biology
  Prereq: GMS OB 763 and 764; GMS BI 755 and 756. This advanced course will explore in-depth current topics in oral biology research. The format of the course consists primarily of formal didactic lectures, but students will also be challenged to analyze experimental approaches and methods from current literature in a group-discussion "journal" club format in which papers from current literature are assigned and discussed. This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and to develop critical thinking abilities. Topics will include host molecular, cellular, and genetic bases of periodontal diseases; microbiology of periodontal diseases; molecular events in inflammation, wound healing, and periodontal tissue regeneration; molecular components and function of the periodontal ligament, cementum, and attachment structures; extracellular matrix accumulation and turnover in mineralized and non-mineralized tissues; the etiology and complications of diabetes, with emphasis on oral tissue pathology and mechanisms, biosynthesis and functions of oral mucins, endocrine-dependent periodontal changes, effects of growth factors on periodontal tissues and cells, biosynthesis and structure of salivary proteins, and mechanisms of non-immune antibacterial processes in the oral cavity. Trackman. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS OB 805: Oral Biology Seminar
  All PhD candidates will attend a weekly seminar series organized by the Department of Oral Biology. Faculty and invited speakers will give seminars, as will students nearing completion of their thesis research projects. Students will be encouraged to suggest invited speakers. Enrollment in this course will be required for two years (2 credits per semester, for a total of eight credits). All PhD candidates are required to attend all seminars for their entire period of study. Helmerhorst, Leone. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.

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