THE BEAT GOES ON: GENERATION AND REGENERATION OF THE HEART

BME/CRB 670

Presents diverse topics in contemporary heart biology to facilitate understanding of biological, mechanistic, and experimental concepts of cardiac physiology, disease, and regeneration. Learn cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying heart physiology, function, disease and regenerative ability in various model systems. Includes thinking critically about methodology, experimental design and interpretation, and how conclusions are reached in heart biology through cutting-edge literature.

CRB 650

Covers the most current knowledge of the principles of organogenesis. Focuses on the molecular and cellular pathways leading to normal tissue and organ development and regeneration, including in depth discussions of specification and differentiation processes.

CRB 810

Clinically relevant methods of scientific thought, inquiry and analysis via the presentation of specific research topics. Emerging concepts in developmental genetics and embryonic stem (ES) cell biology are used as a means of introducing the participants to the critical importance of identifying the "right" question, selecting the "best" tools to answer the question, using the appropriate logic to interpret experimental results and finally, constructing appropriate conclusions. Application of the literature of mouse genetics and laboratory research to biomedical health decisions. Strong emphasis on the tools used in the research literature and to 'get your hands dirty' learning the basics of the laboratory techniques involved.

CRB 640

Provides a foundation to understand fundamental biological, mechanistic, and experimental concepts in the field of stem cell and regenerative biology.

CRB 850

Gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of stem cell and regenerative biology. This knowledge forms the basis for novel translational research and both diagnostic and therapeutic options. Topics to be covered include the origins of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and how they are being used for both research and for clinical applications. Read, discuss, and present cutting-edge literature on how iPSCs are being used to model a variety of human diseases and how stem cell therapies are being used to treat autoimmune disorders such as Lupus Erythematosus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Crohn's disease. Participate in the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center weekly seminar, and hear from top UW researchers about how they are using stem cells to develop therapies for bone and vascular repair.