The Organ System Diseases block is devoted to an exploration of contemporary research on the molecular basis of diseases that relate to a variety of tissues and organs within the body. The course addresses the structure/function of organs such as the heart, lungs, kidney, bone, brain, skin and liver, and how cellular alterations in these organs result in disease. The course is designed to impart an understanding of the molecular basis for various diseases which then lays the foundation for different therapeutic approaches. Required of all Molecular and Translational Medicine graduate students. 2 cr, Fall sem.