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MOL3015

Nanomedicine II - Therapy

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Assignment and Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course will introduce use of nanotechnology in therapy. In detail, the course will cover clinical biomaterials, tissue regeneration, including stem cell technology, immunological limitations and encapsulation strategies. Methods and possibillities for drug discovery. Use and design of nanoparticles for gene therapy, drug delivery and drug targeting. Physiological, cellular and toxicological limitations for medical use of nanoparticles. Theranostics, the combined use of in vivo imaging/diagnostics and therapy. Ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) related to use of medical nanotechnology will be discussed. A written report is included, where the student will choose a theme from the lectures, review the litterature, describe current methods, concider and recommend use of emerging nanotechnologies in a theraputic setting

Learning outcome

The students shall gain insight into how technological integration of chemistry, physics and molecular biology can provide starting points for use of nanotechnology in therapeutic uses. The students shall understand limitations and obstacles in use of nanotechnology in biomedicine. Through the written report, the students will have the opportunity for an in-depth understanding of a chosen hot topic.

Learning methods and activities

The syllabus of the course is defined by the learning objectives. The course is based on lectures given by experienced researchers within each theme. The lectures are held in the spring semester and start in early February. The course includes a compulsory project providing an in-depth review of the primary litterature, which will account for 25 % of the final grade. The language of instruction is English.

Course materials

All course materials will be based on lectures.

Subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Medicine
  • Medical Technology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Nanotechnology
  • Organic Chemistry/Bioorganic Chemistry

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 25/100
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 75/100 Date 2010-12-15 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oppgave
Weighting 25/100
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 75/100 Date 2011-05-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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