BIOL 705Advances in Physiology and Cell Biology

This course will be presented using a seminar-based approach, covering topics in the broad area of Physiology and Cell Biology. In-class discussions, student presentations and written works will be based on the current peer-reviewed literature in the topic area and will foster critical analytical skills, while deepening the students’ understanding of major concepts and recent advances in the field. The specific focus and structure of each iteration will be determined by the faculty member serving as the instructor, based on their area of expertise and research interests. Topics to be covered in individual offerings may include: cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, molecular biology, pathobiology, physiology, systems biology.