BIOL 3363 Medical Biotechnology
Course Description
Biotechnology as a field has very high relevance and application to human and animal medicine. With the advent of research we are at a stage to unravel the molecular mechanisms of several diseases and disorders. These studies have opened up a new era for the management of several problems facing human health and longevity. Biotechnology innovation is in a large part driven by the requirement for improvements in medical diagnosis and therapy for a range of diseases including autoimmune diseases, diseases of inflammation and cancer. This course gives students a detailed insight into the principles and techniques of biotechnology applied to human medicine. Topics include (but not limited to) biopharmaceuticals, stem cell technologies, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, proteomics, antibody technologies, nanomedicine and molecular diagnostics. The teaching and learning methods include lectures/tutorials, and field trips to medical facilities (within Trinidad).
