Medicine
Stem Cells and Medicine: Cellular Therapy for Treatment of Disease and Tissue Regeneration
MEDC 63300 | 75 Units
- Selective Type: Basic
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Amittha Wickrema
- Contact: Dr. Amittha Wckrema | (773) 702-4615 | awickrem@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
Cell therapy is being used more frequently for the treatment of both malignant and non-malignant diseases. In this course the students will learn basic biology of stem cells, their potential to cure disease and regeneration of tissue. The course is geared to explore the clinical utility of stem cells especially hematopoietic stem cells and their plasticity. The focus of lectures will be the types of diseases that are being targeted for somatic cell therapy, clinical data, current status of the field and future and future potential. In addition the students will learn what it takes to manufacture cellular products for the clinic. Aspects pertaining to ethical use of embryonic stem cells will also be discussed.
Objectives
To understand basic characteristics and biology of stem cells. To know the potential use of somatic cells for treatment of disease. To get an appreciation for the range of disease conditons that could be targeted for celluar therapy.
Evaluation
The students will be evaluated on their attendance, participation in discussion and a short presentation. The course is for 75 credits.
Offered:
- April
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Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 20
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Other: Graduate Students
- Prerequisites:
- None