This new course offering will involve a combination of instructor lecture followed by student presentations and critical discussion of research papers that represent classic and recent advances in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) pathophysiology/pathobiology.
Pathology of Cystic Fibrosis (3 credits, MEDMCIM 5600/6600) is a comprehensive course, directed by Luanne Hall-Stoodley and Dan Wozniak. The course will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:35-10:55 a.m. in 159 Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute.
Course Goals:
- To gain an understanding of the basic pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of CF
- How impaired immune cell function and hyperinflammation impact CF lung disease
- Mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis in CF
- The complexity of the CF microbiome and how this impacts health and disease
- Current treatments and experimental approaches to alleviate or cure CF
This course is an excellent choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Cystic Fibrosis and elevate their application to medical or graduate school! Please feel free to share. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of Cystic Fibrosis. Enroll now to secure your spot!
Please contact Amy Kennedy at kennedy.1020@osu.edu for more information.
