CMDB 207 - Stem Cell Biology - 4 units
The objective of this graduate level course is to provide students with information on the latest developments in animal and human stem cell research and on the potential application of stem cells to medicine. Stem Cell Biology (CMDB 207) will explore the derivation, manipulation, and differentiation of embryonic, germ, and adult stem cells. Lectures will be presented by faculty participating in stem cell research in areas of their expertise. Students will be evaluated based upon their participation in class, performance on problem sets, and a midterm and final exam. The class will consist of 3 hours of lecture/week and 1 hour of discussion/week.
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Participating Faculty: Dr. Prue Talbot, Dr. Monica Carson, Dr. Laura Zanello, Dr. Jaiyu Liao, Dr. Michael Pirrung, Dr. Frances Sladek, Dr. Ameae Walker, Dr. Nicole zur Nieden, Dr. Douglas Ethell, Dr. Andre Obenaus, Dr. Margarita Curras-Collazo, Dr. Noboru Sato
CMDB 208 – Bioethics – 1 unit
The objective of this graduate level course is to discuss ethical and social implications of stem cell research and its relationship to human health. Each meeting consists of a brief (5 minute) introduction to a case study delivered by the Instructors followed by a set of questions to discuss. The remainder of the class time is dedicated to a class discussion dealing with either the ethical, legal, or the technological aspects of embryonic stem cell research weighed against its therapeutic potential (i.e. risk to benefit ratio to society). Two to three students will be designated as discussions leaders for each session. Reading assignments are given prior to each class meeting and will be posted on the class website.
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Participating Faculty: Dr. Carl Cranor, in charge
Dr. Richard Luben
Dr. C. Ozkan
Dr. Charles Louis
Dr. Marlene Zuk
Dr. Colin Rasmussen
Dr. Tony Norman
Mr. Bill Schmekel
Presenting: The Fall 2009 Lunch Talks
