Courses

• GMS MH 921: Internship Supervision
  This course is a two-semester group supervision experience for students on their academic year-long Internship training. As part of this experience, faculty supervisors mentor students to develop more advanced assessment and counseling skills, as well as to develop their identifies as professional mental health counselors. 3cr. Fall and Spring sems.
• GMS MH 922: Internship Supervision
  This course is a two-semester group supervision experience for students on their academic year-long Internship training. As part of this experience, faculty supervisors mentor students to develop more advanced assessment and counseling skills, as well as to develop their identifies as professional mental health counselors. 3cr. Fall and Spring sems.
• GMS MI 701: Concepts in Virology
  The goals of this course are to provide a fundamental understanding of virus molecular biology. The course will build on prior understanding of mammalian cellular and molecular biology and will follow the replication cycle of animal viruses, focusing in detail on the molecular mechanisms that they utilize to enter cells and generate their progeny. The course will examine key concepts in molecular virology, including virus structure, how viruses can attach and enter cells, express and replicate their genomes, take advantage of the host cell translation machinery, and package and release virus progeny. There will also be lectures on key events in the history of virology, antivirals and how viruses can be manipulated and used as tools. The course will be aimed towards first year Ph.D. students in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences and taught by Microbiology Department faculty with expertise in virology. The content will include a combination of powerpoint presentations and discussion of primary research papers. Reading materials will include primary literature and suggested review articles. Students will be evaluated on their discussion of papers, written work, a presentation and a final examination designed to test the students' critical thinking and analytical skills. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MI 713: Comprehensive Immunology
  Comprehensive introduction to immunologic principles and applications. This course consists of both interactive lectures and discussion sessions. Emphasis is placed on analysis and interpretation of data from the primary literature. Prior coursework in genetics and biochemistry is strongly recommended. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MI 715: Immunological Basis of Disease
  Journal article-based survey of mechanisms underlying diseases caused by abnormal immune system function. Emphasis will be on normal vs. pathological immune system processes towards reinforcing how basic immunological concepts have immediate clinical significance. Var cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MI 811: Microbiology Seminar
  Presentation and discussion of problems of current interest. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MI 812: Microbiology Seminar
  Presentation and discussion of problems of current interest. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MI 823: Special Topics in Microbiology
  Var cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MI 911: Research Microbiology
  Var cr
• GMS MI 912: Research Microbiology
  Var cr
• GMS MM 701: Genetics and Epidemiology of Disease
  Topics include: Human Genome Structure and Function; Population Genetics; Genetic Risk Assessment; Non-Mendelian Inheritance; Approaches for Studying the Genetics of Complex Traits; Chromosomes and Chromosome Abnormalities; Principles of Cancer Genetics and Genetic Diagnostics; Methods of Human Linkage Analysis; Identifying Human Disease Genes; Genotype-Phenotype Correlations; and Applications of the "New Genetics". 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MM 703: Cancer Biology and Genetics
  This course will cover topics in human tumor biology including: Tumor progression, invasion, and metastasis; Viruses, immunodeficiency, and cancer; Chemical carcinogenesis; Signal transduction; Anti-oncogenes and familial cancer syndromes; Apoptosis and cancer; Cell cycle control; DNA repair; Principles of Cancer Therapy; Immunotherapy of Cancer; Anti-angiogenesis therapy; and modern molecular diagnostic techniques. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MM 707: Organ System Diseases
  This course will address current topics in the molecular basis of non-malignant and non-immunologic diseases of man in the fields of Cardiovascular Disease; Hemostasis; Metabolic and endocrine diseases; Genetics of renal disease; Pulmonary Disease; Reproductive Disorders and Dermal Diseases. Examples of topics that will be covered include the molecular basis of atherosclerotic heart disease and cardiomyopathy; molecular basis of pre-thrombotic disorders (such as Factor V Leyden); leptins and obesity; mitochondrial dysfunction and cystic fibrosis. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MM 710: Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
  This course is designed to teach basic research and translational research skills to students in the Molecular Medicine Curriculum, using general principles of stem cells and their potential use in regenerative medicine. Students will first be exposed to the basic concepts and definitions of stem cells, the detailed study of different types of adult vs pluripotent stem cells, and discuss ethical and practical considerations. Students will also learn about stem cell manipulation by novel gene editing techniques, recent advances in disease modeling and the potential use of stem cells in tissue and organ regeneration. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MM 725: Biology of the Lung and Pulmonary Disease
  This course will cover topics in basic lung biology including cellular components and functions in the respiratory system and how the processes of immunity and development influence lung structure and function. The course will apply this basic biology to cutting edge developments in pulmonary diseases including the acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MM 730: Biological Core Technologies
  The major goal of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and applications of modern techniques, which are regularly employed in academia and industry as tools for biomolecular and biomedical investigation. This course will focus on technologies which are available at BUSM. Specific technologies include microscopy, FACS, IHC, qPCR, genomic (next gen sequencing and microarrays), proteomics techniques, HTS, fluorescence molecular tomography, ultrasound and metabolic phenotyping techniques. 3 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MM 901: Molecular Medicine Research
  Var cr
• GMS MM 902: Molecular Medicine Research
  Var cr
• GMS MS 506: Clinical Laboratory Genetics I
  Advanced course designed for those considering a clinical or research career in human genetics. Emphasis is on clinical cytogenetics (chromosome testing). Course will cover types of chromosome abnormalities, methodology, nomenclature and clinical significance in pregnancy, birth defects, and cancer. Laboratory work will include basic blood culture, chromosome preparation, banding, identification and karyotyping. Provides updated review of latest cytogenetic methodology and applications, such as FISH, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and array CGH. 4 cr, SS II.
• GMS MS 571: Directed Studies in Medical Sciences
  Var cr, Fall sem.

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