Course Description
Three research rotations of three months each, each with a different CET Investigator, culminating in a presentation on one of the experiences.
Athena Title
INTRO TO CET RESRCH
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the CET graduate program and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Objectives: - to identify opportunities for study in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics - to become competent in relevant laboratory techniques per individual instructor - to articulate the overall direction of a specific research program and present a convincing rationale for the research
Topical Outline
Identification of research methods in clinical and experimental therapeutics Career opportunities in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics Preparing a rational research plan Students will be assigned to 3 laboratory rotations and these may include: 1) Stroke pharmacotherapy 2) Retinopathy Research 3) Diabetes and Vascular Biology 4) Neurobehavior and Cognitive Function Research 5) Clinical Neuroscience 6) Cardiovascular therapeutics research During the rotation the student will orient to the techniques and models used in each laboratory, become familiar with all of the ongoing projects in the lab, become proficient in at least one or two laboratory techniques unique to the lab and discuss the overall goals of the lab with the Principal Investigator. At the end of the rotations, the student will make a verbal presentation to the CET faculty and staff regarding the research initiatives in the labs that the student trained in.
Syllabus
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