Courses

• GMS PH 748: Endocrinology
  (MED MS 128) Prereq: biochemistry or physiology, and consent of instructor. This is an integrated treatment of human endocrinology: biosynthesis of hormones, regulation, receptor interactions, and physiological effects. The course is presented in lecture format and in small group discussion sessions where clinical cases are used to exemplify the mechanisms of endocrine function. Head. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 750: Endocrinology
  Prereq: biochemistry or physiology, and consent of instructor. This is an integrated treatment of human endocrinology: biosynthesis of hormones, regulation, receptor interactions, and physiological effects. The course is presented in lecture format and in small group discussion sessions where clinical cases are used to exemplify the mechanisms of endocrine function. Head. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 841: Physiology Seminar
  Students present seminars on their research and/or review literature related to their research. Students attend the seminars presented by staff and other students. Levy, staff. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 842: Physiology Seminar
  Students present seminars on their research and/or review literature related to their research. Students attend the seminars presented by staff and other students. Levy, staff. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 941: Research Physiology
  Var cr
• GMS PH 942: Research Physiology
  Var cr
• GMS PM 700: Molecular Neurobiology and Pharmacology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Examines a spectrum of topics ranging from the regulation of gene expression in the nervous system to the structure and function of receptors and ion channels. Emphasis is placed on theoretical foundations of pharmacological methods in neurobiology. Gibbs. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PM 710: Laboratory Techniques in Modern Pharmacology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Supervised laboratory rotation emphasizing modern research techniques in molecular, cellular, and behavioral pharmacology. Problems of collection, summary, and interpretation of data are addressed. Russek, staff. 2 cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PM 730: Introduction to Medical Pharmacology
  Prereq: Premedical courses in the sciences. Principles of pharmacology are covered and several major classes of therapeutic agents, with attention to their mechanisms of action. Issues of current and future concern in medical pharmacology are addressed including problems of drug abuse, the ethics of human experimentation, the pricing of new drugs, and new biotechnological approaches to drug design and development. Walsh. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PM 800: Advanced General Pharmacology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Lectures and discussions on the major classes of pharmacologic agents, with special attention to molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms of therapeutic effects. Wolozin. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PM 810: Current Topics in Pharmacological Sciences
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Given in conjunction with the weekly seminar program of the department. Students present and discuss research papers with the visiting scientist working on the cutting edge of pharmacology. Leeman. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PM 881: Drug Discovery and Development
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course will address the discovery and development process for small molecule and protein drug products. Topics will include target identification and validation, lead optimization and selection of drug candidates for clinical testing, and the objectives and design of clinical trials. Williams, Farb. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PM 931: Research in Pharmacology
  Var cr
• GMS PM 932: Research in Pharmacology
  Var cr

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