BIOL4355 - Molecular Biology of Neurological and Hematological Diseases

BIOL 4355 Molecular Biology of Neurological and Hematological Diseases (3 semester hours) Neurological and hematological diseases affect millions of Americans each year, often fatally. The course will bring students up to date on current knowledge of the molecular biology of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Amyotropic lateral sclerosis and Huntington's disease. Hematological diseases such as hemolytic anemias including sickle cell disease and thalassemia, platelet disorders and clinical case studies will be covered, along with efforts towards gene therapy. The course comprises lectures, student presentations, and presentations by world experts in the field. . Prerequisites: (BIOL 3301 and BIOL 3302) and (BIOL 3361 or CHEM 3361) or their equivalents, or instructor consent required. (3-0) T