Fundamentals of Comparative Molecular Medicine

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This is a 3 credit, graduate level course designed for incoming graduate students and advanced undergraduate students interested in gaining a broad understanding of: translational/clinical research, interdisciplinary research related to molecular medicine, basic principles of genetics, cell biology and engineering and how they are applied to the study/treatment of disease. The importance of large animal models to facilitate clinical translation to humans will also be covered. Course instructors include both basics scientists with active research programs as well as clinicians (MD and DVM).