Clinical Cell Biology

Course manual 2016/2017

Course content

The module Clinical Cell Biology is focused on biomedical research in a clinical setting.

The purpose of the module is to provide insights into the role of biomedical scientists in the research that is performed in an institute like the Academic Medical Center (AMC) and is compared with research in a non-clinical setting. In institutes like the AMC emphasis is given to translational research that can be defined as fundamental biomedical research initiated by clinical problems of which the outcome is translated into patient care. This type of research has advantages and disadvantages when compared to true fundamental research or true clinical research. It depends on the character and interests of the biomedical student whether or not he/she chooses for such a research environment.

The module Clinical Cell Biology gives insights in the different research environments. The module is built up by 7 sub-modules. Each sub-module shows aspects of translational research or fundamental research in life sciences with emphasis on high-end microscopical imaging techniques.

Study materials

Literature

• Alberts, chapter 20 and 23

Objectives

 After the course, the student should be able to:

• identify and classify tissues.
• explain the relation between stucture and function of tissues.
• predict function from structure of tissues.
• identify healthy and cancer tissue.
• identify the different stages of cancer.
• explain differences between healthy and cancer tissue.

• compare and select scientific technologies for specific applications.
• critically analyse the pros and cons of scientific technologies.

• compile and clearly present a research proposal.
• perform and present a critical appraisal of scientific literature.
• put forward and defend scientific arguments in a oral debate.

• interpret and clearly present scienctific data.
• explain the relevance of reliable science for society.

• collaborate with peers.

Teaching methods

• Lecture
• Computer lab session/practical training
• Self-study
• Presentation/symposium
• Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

At the start of the course, students are assigned to groups of 3 or 4 students. All assignments are executed in these groups.

Learning activities

Attendance

The programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

Additional requirements for this course:

Additional requirements for this course:

All activities are mandatory.
Notice of absence is required from the coordinators.

Assessment

No resit is possible for the Examinations of sub-modules.

Inspection of assessed work

The date, time and location of the inspection moment are in the DataNose timetable.

After the examinations, students receive written evaluation by the examinator.

Assignments

Presentation

• Intracellular signaling

Debate

• Skin cancer

Presentation - Research proposal

• Brain tumours.

Multiple choice exams

• First part is individual, followed by a group discussion and a group test.

Presentation

• Scientific Data in inflammatory bowel disease

Presentation

• Neurodegenerative diseases

Essay

• Ethics in Science

Presentation

• Ethics in Science

Onderstaande opdrachten komen aan bod in deze cursus:

•    Naam opdracht 1 : beschrijving 2
•    Naam opdracht 2 : beschrijving 1
•    ....

Fraud and plagiarism

Dit vak hanteert de algemene ‘Fraude- en plagiaatregeling’ van de UvA. Onder plagiaat of fraude wordt verstaan het overschrijven van het werk van een medestudent dan wel het kopiëren van wetenschappelijke bronnen (uit bijvoorbeeld boeken en tijdschriften en van het Internet) zonder daarbij de bron te vermelden. Uiteraard is plagiaat verboden. Hier wordt nauwkeurig op gecontroleerd en streng tegen opgetreden. Bij verdenking van plagiaat wordt de examencommissie van de opleiding ingeschakeld. Wanneer de examencommissie overtuigd is dat er plagiaat gepleegd is dan kan dit maximaal leiden tot een uitsluiting van al het onderwijs van de opleiding voor een heel kalenderjaar. Zie voor meer informatie over het fraude- en plagiaatreglement van de Universiteit van Amsterdam.www.uva.nl/plagiaat

Course structure

Timetable

Additional information

The course will take place in different locations at the AMC and FNWI.

Contact information

Coordinator

• prof. dr. C.J.F. van Noorden