This is a lecture/research paper discussion course covering the molecular basis of human physiological systems and related methodologies used in modern physiological and medical research. Designed to further extend and supplement areas covered in the companion course Physiological Basis of Disease (and courses in the core MBS/MSBS curriculum), this course is subdivided into three parts including: 1) Homeostasis, Signal Transduction, and Hormones, 2) Sensory Physiology, and 3) Regenerative Medicine.
A total of 17 lectures will be given by a diverse group of expert scientists and physicians from across the Rutgers, CINJ and RWJMS research communities. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the course, no single textbook will be used. Rather, clinically relevant research papers, review articles or specific book chapters (assigned by each lecturer) will be available for downloading at the course Canvas website or via the Rutgers RWJMS Library website.