Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease.

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PR: BMS 730 . Major breakthroughs in the aging field have generated the ability to extend healthspan significantly. This course will address molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying aging and three age-related chronic diseases, metabolic diseases (including diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimers) and cancer. The disease modules will address disease pathogenesis with emphasis on the molecular role of cellular aging.