BIOLOGY OF AGING AND AGE-RELATED DISEASES

MEDICINE 932

Course Description

Examine the biology of aging and related clinical aspects in geriatric care. Designed for medical students interested in understanding the biology of aging and how it relates to translational biomedical and clinical research as well as clinical practice. Aging and age-related diseases are examined via the combined expertise of basic scientists and clinicians in blocks of two lectures. Case studies and clinical research study design workshops provide the means to integrate didactic content in real world application. Additional materials include video vignettes focused on aging biology and on pharmacological interventions for the most common geriatric conditions.

Prerequisties

MEDSC-M 810 , MEDSC-M 811 , MEDSC-M 812 , and MEDSC-M 813

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average

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No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

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A Rate

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Class Size

43.48% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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