BIOMED 121 - Integrated Systems in Biomedical Sciences II

[3 Credits]

The purpose of this course is to integrate basic principles from neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, genetics and cancer biology to analyze complex physiological and pathological phenomena. At the end of this course, students will have foundational knowledge of physiological mechanisms underlying organ systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, regulatory mechanisms in maintaining physiological balance, the role of feedback systems, therapeutic applications on drugs in modulating physiological functions and treating disease, understand the cellular, molecular, immunological and genetic basis of cancer development, tumor microenvironments and cancer progression. By incorporating these foundational topics, the course aims to provide graduate students with a multidisciplinary understanding of the intersection between physiology, pharmacology, and cancer biology, preparing them for advanced research and clinical applications in the field.