Courses

• GMS PA 610: Biomed Immunology
  This online course uses interactive lectures and discussion sessions to cover key biomedical aspects of immunology: how the components of the immune system are generated and function against microbes, tumors and transplants; immune disorders including allergy, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency; vaccines, immunotherapeutics and immunodiagnostics. Sharon, 2 cr. either sem
• GMS PA 700: Basic and Experimental Pathology
  Basic principles of pathology are presented through lectures (students attend the GMS PA 600 lectures), and computer-assisted instruction. Related research articles and basic histology are discussed in small group session that complement the lectures. Blusztajn, 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PA 710: Principles of Basic and Applied Pathology
  Pathology is the study of disease causes and consequences. Want more in- depth information about pathology and other faculty research interests? Invited GMS faculty present their current research projects in class to give you an overview of the breadth and depth of research opportunities on campus. Students also attend weekly Pathology Department seminars and learn how to write summaries. Did you know the most important parts of a grant application are summaries? This course will prepare you for lab rotations and help guide your decisions regarding thesis research directions. Remick, Panchenko, 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PA 800: Pathology Seminar
  Weekly research seminar presented by faculty, students, and guests. Prior to each seminar, research papers authored by the speaker will be sent to graduate students and faculty to provide additional background material. Slack, 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PA 801: Special Topics in Pathology
  Detailed examination of one specific area of research each term, presented in readings, discussions, and lectures. Presents significant background information, current knowledge, research approaches, and laboratory methodology in each area. Special Topics Include: pathology driven by inflammation, protein modification and molecular basis of human diseases, and mechanisms of transmembrane signaling. Varying Pathology Faculty, Course Directors. 2 cr, Spring sem. Special Topic: Transmembrane Signaling. Special Topic: Protein Modification and Molecular Basis of Human Diseases
• GMS PA 810: Seminars in Business of Science
  The objective of this course is to introduce students to the business realities of modern biomedical science which is patent-driven and product- oriented. Lectures from invited speakers from the biomedical, legal, regulatory and business worlds will provide basic terminology and perspective to give an overview for how an idea in the laboratory is translated into a marketable commodity. Topics will include explanation and discussion of intellectual property, medical clinical trials, federal and institutional regulatory mechanisms, logistics of creating and sustaining research collaborations, writing a business plan, patent fundamentals and similar. Keystone speakers who have bridged the science and business experiences will present their stories of inspiration, travails and success. Stearns-Kurosawa, 2 cr., Pass/Fail, Fall sem.
• GMS PA 811: Seminars in Business of Science
  The objective of this course is to introduce students to the business realities of modern biomedical science which is patent-driven and product- oriented. Lectures from invited speakers from the biomedical, legal, regulatory and business worlds will provide basic terminology and perspective to give an overview for how an idea in the laboratory is translated into a marketable commodity. Topics will include explanation and discussion of intellectual property, medical clinical trials, federal and institutional regulatory mechanisms, logistics of creating and sustaining research collaborations, writing a business plan, patent fundamentals and similar. Keystone speakers who have bridged the science and business experiences will present their stories of inspiration, travails and success. Stearns-Kurosawa, 2 cr., Graded Fall sem.
• GMS PA 900: Laboratory Rotations in Pathology
  Faculty, 2 cr, Fall & Spring sem
• GMS PA 901: Research in Pathology
  Faculty, varies cr, Fall & Spring sem
• GMS PA 910: Human Biospecimens for Research
  The objective of this course is to introduce students to the creation, maintenance and efficient use of an indispensable component of translational research in medicine -- human tissue and its derivatives. Lectures from invited speakers with extensive experience in human bio-specimens generation, maintenance, and utilization, will provide students with knowledge how to successfully obtain and utilize human bio-specimens. Topics will include logistics and legal aspects of creating and sustaining bio- banks, federal and institutional regulatory and funding mechanisms, and concrete examples of human bio-specimens use to generate break-through data in specific field of biomedical research. Special attention will be given to human biospecimens used in neuroscience as four neuropathologists/neuroscientists from Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Boston University are enlisted as speakers to give comprehensive overview of biospecimens utilized in neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors. Delalle, 2 cr. Spring sem.(every other year, starting in 2015)
• GMS PA 999: PA Thesis
  
• GMS PH 730: Human Physiology A
  Cellular and organ physiology. Lectures and discussions examine the function of nerves, muscles, blood and the cardiovascular and digestive systems. Emphasis is placed on the regulation of organ function and on integrative aspects of human physiology. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PH 731: Human Physiology B
  Lectures, laboratories and discussions examine function and regulation of the respiratory , renal, and endocrine systems with emphasis on integrative aspects. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 740: Medical Physiology
  (MED MS 134) This course covers transport mechanisms, molecular biology and mechanics of muscle, blood, and the function and regulation of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory and renal systems, with emphasis on integrative aspects. We use a lecture format, a few laboratory sessions and numerous small group discussions of problems and clinical cases that encourage conceptual understanding of course material. 6 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 745: Special Topics in Physiology
  Current and classical papers in a given area of physiology are assigned for reading and later discussion with students. Topics include mechanics of muscle, cell motility, membrane transport, sensory physiology, and instrumentation in physiological research. Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 748: Endocrinology
  (MED MS 128) 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. 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. 2 cr, Fall 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. 2 cr , Spring sem.
• GMS PH 941: Research Physiology
  Var cr
• GMS PH 942: Research Physiology
  Var cr

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