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CRB 670 explores contemporary heart biology, covering cardiac physiology, disease mechanisms, and regeneration through critical analysis of experimental literature.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.57 GPA, 73.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.61 GPA, 86.4% A/AB (n=22 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleMEDICINE 699 is an independent study course involving self-directed research work under faculty and mentor supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026MEDICINE 990 is a research course involving independent projects supervised by Medicine faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PHMCOL-M 739 teaches rigor in scientific research design, reproducibility of biomedical findings, and professional communication skills for first-year graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHMCOL-M 901 is a seminar and journal club where students present research reports of current interest.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.81 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=37 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CRB 670 | Biology of Cardiac Function and Disease |
| Fall 2026 | MEDICINE 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | MEDICINE 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHMCOL-M 739 | Rigor, Reproducibility and Becoming an Effective Researcher |
| Fall 2026 | PHMCOL-M 901 | Seminar and Journal Club |
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