BIO 356E
Starting in 2021, Blerta is teaching Epigenetics/Epitranscriptomics class during the Spring semester !
The class covers epigenetic mechanisms involving covalent modifications of DNA, RNA or histone proteins in the context of gene expression and genome stability. Special attention is given to how environmental and intrinsic factors regulate these mechanisms to impact normal and diseased cell functions, particularly as they relate to human health, aging and behavior.
In addition to learning about epigenetic mechanisms at the molecular level, students will also acquire skills that will help them prepare for future careers in medicine, biomedical research or biotech/pharma industry.
Learning Outcomes:
Skills:
In addition to learning about epigenetic mechanisms at the molecular level, students will also acquire skills that will help them prepare for future careers in medicine, biomedical research or biotech/pharma industry.
Learning Outcomes:
- Roles of DNA, histone and RNA epigenetic modifications and their writers, erasers and readers in gene expression and genome stability.
- Epigenetic processes disrupted in cancer and other diseases.
- Epidrugs targeting writers, erasers and writers of epigenetic modifications.
Skills:
- Read and critically interpret primary scientific literature.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Generate scientific hypotheses, and design experiments to test them.
- Work individually and in teams.