This course is designed to teach students how to carry out independent literary research using online sources. Students will learn how to read, interpret and present data from primary research articles in the field of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology and cell biology. Students will develop necessary skills to critically think and understand the problems presented within research articles and how the authors of those articles have developed innovative ways to tackle the questions at hand. Each week students will pick an article for discussion in class and will present/talk about the article’s research questions, hypotheses, methods, main findings and conclusions and mention the strengths and weaknesses of that publication.
- Teacher: Deran Erdengiz
In this course, students will carry out independent and interdisciplinary research on a topic of interest under the supervision of faculty/mentor(s). Students will first formulate scientific research questions and hypotheses and submit a project proposal. They will then investigate their hypotheses by carrying out literary and/or laboratory research. Students will present their findings at regular intervals to their mentor and other students in the course and be prepared to discuss and defend their hypotheses and data. Upon the completion of their research, students will write up a report and present their final findings.
- Teacher: Deran Erdengiz
The course provides students with detailed information on the fundamentals of stem cell biology, different types of stem cells (i.e. embryonic, fetal, adult and inducible pluripotent stem cells) and their clinical applications. Properties of stem cells (i.e. multi-potency, differentiation and so on) are outlined. In this course, different types of stem cells; their sources, properties and applications in regenerative medicine will be described. Interactions between stem cells and their environment (i.e. niches) are emphasized. Current research in the field of stem cell therapy is highlighted. The advantages and disadvantages of the current stem cell therapy is outlined.
- Teacher: Pembe Savas
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Personalized medicine and pharmacogenetics both promise exciting new developments in healthcare. On this course you will explore their potential, taking a close look at the genetics, human genome, genome and exome sequencing, pharamcogenetics tests, a review of current best evidence and the use of personalized medicine in different diseases including infectious diseases, cancer and neurological disorder. Topics covered include molecular diagnostic tools that are widely used in personalized medicine, importance of variations, genotyping, haplotyping and biomarker in personalized medicine, basics of pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine focus on several diseases. Ethical, legal and social issues relevant to personalized medicine in particular personal services are discussed. |
- Teacher: Pembe Savas
Molecular studies have shown that cancer is a paradigm of acquired genetic disease. By this course, students will learn how genes contribute to the development of cancer in molecular and cellular level. Students will also be able to define the major steps in the metastatic process, and describe the role of imaging and screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatments of the major types of cancer worldwide.
- Teacher: Bora Agit
The course aims to describe the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells, including molecular synthesis, modification, mechanisms and interactions.
- Teacher: Bora Agit
The course aims to describe the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells, including molecular synthesis, modification, mechanisms and interactions.
- Teacher: Bora Agit