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Trends in Cell Biology

X406 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

This course is designed for students who already have a basic understanding of cell and molecular biology, cell physiology, and biochemistry. A general review of specific topics is included; however, the class focuses on discoveries and approaches to understanding the regulation of cellular function. Most of the material is derived from recent publications, and a list of articles to be covered is provided at the beginning of the course.

Course material is comprised of an overview of the topic at hand, followed by two or three additional in-depth topics, which cover the concepts in sufficient detail, providing the class with the necessary information to drive a discussion of the overall topic. Students will be expected to orally review the concepts and experimental efforts supporting those concepts, and provide critical evaluation of the work presented in class.

Course Topics:

I. Cell Signalling

II. Cell contacts

III. Proliferation vs. Differentiation

IV. Life and Death

V. Tissue engineering

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Thurs. Jan. 31, San Francisco