Medicine
Reading and Research Molecular Biology of Atherosclerosis
MEDC 51200 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Angel M. Scanu
- Contact: Dr. Angel M. Scanu | 2-1775 | ascanu@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: I-503
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: February 11, 2008
Overview
Discuss recent advances in the molecular biology of lipoprotein metabolism and the pathogenesis of formation and progression of the atherosclerotic plaque, based on recent publication on the subject. Attempts will be made to correlate basic information to clinical events in the context of current trends.
Objectives
The student is expected to be informed on the currently perceived risks in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and be in the position to critically evaluate current hupothesis regarding pathophysiology and treatment modes.
Evaluation
By direct question-answer interactions during course time and evaluation of the written reports on assigned topics. Documented proficiency in both verbal and written reports. Initiative in consulting literature pertinent to the topics discussed during the interactive sessions.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
- December
Schedule Notes
Available days Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Arranged with instructor. Final registration and determination of credits for this course is dependent upon the submission and approval of the Preceptorship/Independent Study Proposal Form (PDF). Until that time, you will not be formally registered nor able to obtain credit.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 6
- Eligibility:
- Second year
- Fourth year
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor