CELL 503 MASTER’S THESIS: Any term, after passing qualifying exam
CELL 601 RESEARCH: Any term before passing qualifying exam
CELL 603 THESIS: Any term, after passing qualifying exam
CELL 605 READING & CONFERENCE:
CELL 605 CELL BIOLOGY JOURNAL CLUB
Fall, Winter, Spring, 1 Credit Director: Linda Musil
CELL 605 HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY, IMAGING & EMBRYOLOGY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Fall (Taught last week in August to the third week in November) 10 Credits Director: Gary Ciment
This course utilizes a regional approach to the study of the human body, including coverage of the various functional systems (e.g., cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, etc.) and how the functions of these systems are orchestrated by the central and peripheral nervous systems. The course consists of basic science lectures (anatomy, embryology), clinical Lectures (surgery, radiology, ob-gyn, etc.), and viewing dissected human cadavers (although graduate students will not be performing these dissections). It is an excellent overview for any organismally-based graduate student, or a student interested in acquiring valuable teaching credentials.
CELL 607 SEMINAR: Any term
CELL 607A CDB SEMINAR SERIES Fall, Winter, Spring 1 Credit Director: Richard Maurer
CELL 611 HISTOLOGY - THE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF CELLS IN TISSUES
Spring (Alternating yrs, next offered Spring 20010), 4 Credits Director: Bruce Magun
This course will introduce graduate students to the structure and function of cells in tissues and organs. The course will focus on understanding both the organization and differentiated functions of the major tissues and organs of the body. The major tool to be used in this course will be the light microscope. Students will develop expertise in the histological identification of tissues and organs under the light microscope. Bruce Magun Course Materials - restricted access (OHSU only)
CELL 615 CURRENT TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE Winter (Alternating yrs, next offered Winter 2007) 4 Credits Director: Philip Copenhaver
Advanced graduate course designed to provide an overview of the major aspects of nervous system formation, plus more in-depth presentations of specific topics in the field of neural development and differentiation. Emphasis will be on recent insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the different phases of neural development, including patterning of the early nervous system, neurogenesis, neuronal migration and axonal outgrowth, synaptogenesis and plasticity, cell death, and hormonal integration of neural development. Readings will be from a new textbook dealing with classical experiments in the field of developmental neuroscience, plus selected articles from the current literature. Interactive discussion sections will involve critical analyses of recent research papers. Course Materials - restricted access (OHSU only)
CELL 616 CANCER BIOLOGY Spring (Alternating yrs, next offered Spring 2007), 4 Credits Directors: Melissa Wong and Rosalie Sears
The course consists of a comprehensive coverage of topics in cancer biology including mechanisms of carcinogenesis, the roles of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, molecular targets for novel therapeutic strategies, and an understanding of the pathogenesis of specific cancers such as breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, skin, and blood. Prerequisites: Con 651, 652. Course Materials - restricted access (OHSU only)
CELL 618 MECHANISMS OF DEVELOPMENT Winter (Alternating yrs), 3 Credits Director: Jan Christian This course offers an advanced and in depth overview of a selected hot topic in the field of Cell and Developmental Biology. Topics covered in previous course offerings include noncoding RNAs, asymmetric stem cell division and endocytic regulation of signal transduction. The topic is explored primarily through student- and postdoc-led discussions of the current literature. Each participant contributes to writing a section of a mini-review focused on the topic, with the goal of submitting the review for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Participants have the option of enrolling in the course for credit or auditing the course with permission. All participants will be expected to contribute to discussion and writing of the mini-review.
CELL 620 MODEL SYSTEMS BIOLOGY Summer 2 Credits Director: Melissa Wong & John Brigande
This course provides an introduction to the biology and genetics of the major animal model systems as well as laboratory demonstrations of state-of-the-art techniques. Students will gain a solid understanding of how mice, zebrafish, Xenopus, chickens, and flies are used as tools to study key cell and molecular biology problems. This will help students better interpret the results of the many papers coming out each day in major journals. This course should also aid in making informed choices of thesis and qualifying exam topics. Grades will be based on student presentations of current topics and a final exam. Students at all levels are encouraged to participate. Course Materials - restricted access (OHSU only)
CELL 622 TOPICS IN TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATION Fall (Alternating yrs, next offered Fall 2007) 2 Credits Director: Richard Maurer/David Ransom
Specific topics concerning mechanisms regulating gene expression will be covered. Some topics will focus on the role of particular transcription factor or co-activator families. Other topics will examine the role of transcriptional changes in regulating physiological processes. The course will involve lectures by faculty and interactive discussion of current papers. Students will be required to prepare a written research proposal. Prerequisite: CON 663. Course Materials - restricted access (OHSU only)