Subject: RGME

Term: Spring 2016

RGME 525: Foundations in Regenerative Medicine (100/11420)

T 04:00-06:00 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Gerson, S

This course is designed to provide an introduction to topics and concepts related to Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell research. Regenerative Medicine topics to be covered: -High overview of Developmental Biology and Biomedical Engineering principles -Emerging research strategies and technologies to support regenerative medicine research -Federal regulatory issues ensuring compliance during clinical research and drug development -Cellular manufacturing processes; practical and theoretical basis for GMP -Commercialization process of biotechnologies -Ethical and societal issues Extensive student participation is required due to online course format. Instructors will provide a brief overview of key concepts and current research. Students will be responsible for critical appraisal of recent scientific literature by researchers in the field. Recommended pre-requisites, two undergraduate semesters of biology.