MDSC 639.04 Inflammation

Course Coordinator: Dr. Kamala Patel

Introductory and advanced courses in immunology that cover humoral and cellular immunity and the inflammatory response at the cellular, molecular, and whole organism level. Basic mechanisms that lead to immunity or to inflammatory responses. The contribution of immunological and inflammatory processes in the immunopathogenesis of disease.

MDSC 621.01 - 01 Basic Principles of Pharmacology

Course Coordinators: Drs. Mark Giembycz and Andrew Braun

The action of chemicals and drugs on biological systems ranging from subcellular particles to the intact organism.

MDSC 620 - 01 Topics in Systems Physiology

Course Coordinator: Dr. Pierre-Yves Von Der Weid

Designed for students undertaking research in physiology or related disciplines with only limited prior exposure to the discipline. Introduces and discusses fundamental and current issues in physiology ranging from the basic physiological systems through to translational clinical topics. Encompasses the basic physiological mechanisms with emphasis on the role of the autonomic nervous system. Subject areas will include basic physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems.

MDSC 619.01 - 01 Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience

Course Coordinator: Dr. Grant Gordon

Introductory neuroscience courses covering aspects of cellular, molecular, and systems physiology, neuroanatomy, and neurodevelopment.

MDSC 629.01 Cardiovascular Physiology

Coordinator: Dr. Robert Rose (Associate member)

Includes topics such as basic physiologic mechanisms including excitation-contraction coupling, mechanics, energetics, and cardiovascular control; major diseases entities as a means of illustrating pathologic alterations in normal physiologic mechanisms; or a systematic in-depth examination of the chemicals that affect the cardiovascular system.

MDSC 637.01 Organization and Function of the GI Tract

Course Coordinator: Dr. Donna-Marie McCafferty

Physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract at all levels from the cell to the intact system. Medical Science 637.01 has three components 1) An introductory series of lectures covering the basic physiological principles of the regulation of the GI tract and the individual organs that comprise it or are associated with it. 2) Extended directed tutorials conducted online through D2L. Topics will be selected to reflect the needs and interests of the enrolled students. 3) A written term paper on a subject of the students' own choice and pre-approved by the course co-ordinator that will also be presented orally to the class.

MDSC 633.01 Renal Physiology

Coordinator: Dr. Francine Smith

Advanced courses detailing the functional organization of the kidney at all levels, from cell to intact organism. Topics encompass basic physiological principles and their relevance to experimental medicine and therapeutics, as well as the study of disease processes, which impact kidney function.

MDSC 638 Mucosal Physiology

Coordinator: Dr. Wally MacNaughton

Focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract, lung and other mucosal tissues. A particular emphasis will be placed on inflammatory processes in these tissues, and how they contribute to symptom generation and tissue dysfunction. Involves independent research on the part of the students, small group sessions, written assignments and class presentations.

MDSC 674.01 – Physiological & pharmacological aspects of therapeutic development

Course Coordinator: Drs. Donna Slater & David Proud

This course is a requirement for students registered in the Masters of Biotechnology graduate program. It is intended to provide a survey of core principles and technologies in Physiology and Pharmacology and includes the most recent advances, with an emphasis on fundamentals of drug/device development that includes the steps involved in the pre-clinical Research and Development process. The course will highlight how science and technology may be applied in the development of novel solutions to biomedical problems.

MDSC 713 Topics in Mountain Medicine & High Altitude Physiology

Coordinator: Dr. Marc Poulin

A tutorial-based course focused on high altitude medicine and physiology. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the physiological adaptations of, and pathophysiology associated with, hypoxia of altitude. Students will be introduced to several diseases associated with hypoxia of high altitude (Acute Mountain Sickness; High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, High Altitude Cerebral Edema), and the pathophysiology underlying these diseases.

MDSC 751.09 Topics in Medical Science - Ion Channel Diseases

Coordinator: Dr. Bob French

MDSC 755 Directed Study: Modern Techniques in Neuroscience

Coordinator: Dr. Grant Gordon

Lectures, seminars, term papers or training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods at the advanced level in the medical sciences.

Vasoactive Signaling

Coordinator: Dr. Andy Braun

Presentation and discussion of selected aspects of vascular function focusing on endothelium-dependent regulation of smooth muscle contractility. Seminal publications, critical insights and contributions to the field of vascular research will discussed and presented.