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BIOC 230 - Molecular Interventions in Human Disease

Advanced medical biochemistry focused on  an in-depth exploration of specific cases where  molecular-level research has led to new medical treatments  or profound changes in the understanding of important  diseases. There is no textbook; course materials consist of  the primary medical and scientific literature on each topic. Students are expected to have a good basic understanding of  molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. For each  topic, the underlying molecular basis of the disease will be  discussed and then two key papers from the primary  literature will be examined, one from basic science and one  from clinical medicine. Students will take turns leading the  literature discussions and will select the papers for the  final discussion. Specific topics will be used as a starting  point to explore general recurring themes in the successes  and failures of molecular approaches to the treatment of  human diseases.

2-3 units, Fall (J. Theriot, P. Harbury), All meetings are held in Beckman Ctr. B402 (Biochemistry department library), Mon 12-1 (lecture) and Wed 9-11 (literature discussion)

Class starts: Monday, September 29, 2008.

Enrollment will be limited to 24.

 Updated on 9/10/08

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