Genes and Disease
Purpose: Gain insights into mechanisms underlying normal physiology and how dysfunction leads to disease.
Description
Research conducted in this theme investigates molecular understanding of the mechanisms and functions of complex life processes and to understand the pathophysiology of human diseases and related therapies.
This course includes a 20 week placement in leading research laboratories Investigating specialist topics relevant to human and health and disease. Students will utilise cutting edge molecular, genetic, modelling and bioinformatic approaches to advance molecular understanding of the mechanisms and functions of complex life processes and to understand the pathophysiology of human diseases and related therapies.
Topics covered within this theme include:
- Genomics & Biological Pathways
- Tissue Repair
- Stem Cell Biology
- Reproductive Biology
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Imaging Technologies
- Biological Architecture
- Modelling Health and Disease
- Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience
Skills covered
- research techniques (determined by choice of lab project)
- ability to read papers and extract the relevant information
- presentation skills