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Stem Cell Biology -- MSBS5130
The goal is to develop the subject of stem cells from different tissues. The course will cover stem cell development from blastocyst to the somatic stages. Bone marrow stem cells will be the prototype cells to discuss other stem cells. Different issues regarding regenerative medicine by stem cells will be discussed. The literature on bone marrow transplantation will be applied to repair medicine. Lectures will be didactic. Text books can be read but should be read with the knowledge that the literature on stem cell biology undergoes daily updates. Students will be able to download powerpoint handouts.

 

Advanced Stem Cell Seminar -- MSBS520A
This course is interactive. The goal is to provide students with insights on the translational implications for stem cell research. Recent publications will be discussed in class. Discussions will emphasize the implications for the research data in medicine.

 

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology and Dysfunction -- MSBS N5134
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of how dysfunctions in the hematopoietic stem cells lead to clinical abnormalities (diseases). In addition, students will learn how attempts are being made to solve the clinical problems and how these solutions were derived from an understanding of basic biology: biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology.

 

Cancer Stem Cells -- MSBS N512
The course is offered during summers and will include didactic lectures and discussions of recent literature on cancer stem cells from solid tumors and hematological malignancies. The students are expected to have a background in stem cell biology.