Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

Courses

 Cell Biology of Gene Expression (Biomed Sci 505)

This 2 credit upper level graduate course covers the fundamentals of RNA biology, including transcription, RNA processing, localization, trafficking, stability, and translation.  Journal Club format with participation of PI's, Postdoc's, and others whose interests lie in these fields.

 Cell, Molecular, and Cancer Biology (Biomed Sci 508)

On BSGP website: Basic principles of nucleic acid structure, progresses through treatments of the major molecular genetic processes, and finally considers control of growth and development. 
In catalog: Course covers advanced topics in cell biology, including microscopy, the nucleus, protein and membrane trafficking, cytoskeleton and signal transduction, cell cycle and division, and extracellular matrix.

 Physiology (Biomed Sci 510)

A graduate level course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the basic physiological functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems. Key information from anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and clinical medicine is integrated into the presentations. The course consists of two 90 minute lectures per week. Course syllabus and lecture materials available on-line.

 Experimental Design and Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology (Biomed Sci 522)

This case-based course is intended for first year graduate students and focuses on practical issues of how to design, plan and conduct scientific studies through appropriate used of experimental methods and data analysis.

 Cell and Molecular Basis of Disease Journal Club (Biomed Sci 525)

   This course is conducted in journal club format, with groups of students each week presenting background information and leading a discussion on the research area of the CMBD Seminar Series speaker for that week.

 Advanced Topics in Cellular and Systems Physiology (Biomed  Sci 657)

An advanced graduate level course covering topics in physiology. Subject area varies depending on the need for education in a particular area and the faculty member involved.

 Structure and Function of the Cell Nucleus (Biomed Sci 672)

An advanced graduate-level study of nuclear structure and function of nuclear architecture, import and export of macromolecules and cell cycle and division

 Muscle Cell Biology (Biomed Sci 677)



Journal Clubs 

Cardiovascular Journal Club/Seminar (659)
   Weekly presentations of current topics and ongoing research in vascular, pulmonary and cardiac physiology.  Meets every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 in BMSB 205.

Cell Adhesion/Signal Transduction Journal Club

Developmental Biology Journal Club
   Weekly presentations of current topics in cellular and developmental biology.  Meeting times change. Contact Helen Hathaway (hhathaway@salud.unm.edu)

Gene Expression Journal Club

Membrane Trafficking Journal Club
   Recent papers from the literature are discussed.  Meets every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 in CRF 204.