Stem Cell Therapies
| Unit code | TBS2105 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | India |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
How can stem cells be turned into treatments, and what stands between a lab result and a patient? You will study embryonic, adult and induced pluripotent stem cells, differentiation, and the safety and quality hurdles in clinical translation, linked to the Kyoto immersion.
Aims
To understand the science and the translational challenges of stem cell medicine.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- compare types of stem cells and their uses
- explain reprogramming and directed differentiation
- outline quality control and safety steps
- evaluate a proposed stem cell therapy
Syllabus
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Teaching and learning methods
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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