EXMD 501. Clinical Applications of Regenerative Medicine.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Principles of stem cell translational research. Advanced training in the development of clinical applications of new technologies through rigorous clinical standards in different areas of regenerative medicine.
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EXMD 502. Advanced Endocrinology 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course is designed for U3 students who are in a major or honours program in anatomy, biology, biochemistry or physiology and for graduate students. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to teach biosynthesis and processing of hormones, their regulation, function and mechanism of action. The material will cover hypothalamic, pituitary, thyroid, atrial and adrenal hormones as well as prostaglandins and related substances.
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): EXMD 301 or an equivalent course
- Fall
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EXMD 503. Advanced Endocrinology 02.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Study of the parathyroids, gut and pancreatic hormones and growth factors. In addition, the role of hormones and growth factors in reproduction and fetal maturation will be discussed.
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EXMD 504. Biology of Cancer.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the biology of malignancy. A multidisciplinary approach dealing with the etiology of cancer, the biological properties of malignant cells, the host response to tumour cell growth and the principles of cancer therapy.
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): A good knowledge of biology at the cellular and molecular level. Open to U3 and graduate students only
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EXMD 505. Directed Readings in Regenerative Medicine
.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
The literature pertaining to a proposed field of research involving stem cell biology and/or clinical translation will be explored in collaboration with an approved faculty
mentor.
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EXMD 506. Advanced Applied Cardiovascular Physiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. Current topics, methods and techniques for studying the cardiovascular system. Basic and applied cardiac electrophysiology, mechanisms of pacemaker activity, arrhythmias, the effects of drugs on cardiac functions, fetal circulation, coronary circulation, mechanics of blood flow, cardiovascular diseases, renal and neural control of the circulation, and cardiac assist devices.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHGY312 or PHGY 313 or permission of the instructors
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EXMD 507. Advanced Applied Respiratory Physiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. In depth coverage of respiratory biology including: functional anatomy of the respiratory system, pulmonary statics and dynamics, chest wall and respiratory muscles, ventilation and perfusion, control of breathing, and defense mechanisms. This course is aimed at providing a solid grounding in pulmonary biology and its research applications.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHGY 313
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EXMD 508. Advanced Topics in Respiration.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. In depth coverage of developmental physiology, pulmonary vascular physiology, biology of airway smooth muscle, respiratory epithelium and molecular biology of respiratory muscles. Dyspnea, mechanical ventilation and respiratory failure will also be covered. This course emphasizes application of respiratory biology to basic and applied research and touches on pulmonary pathophysiology.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: EXMD 507
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EXMD 509. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Pathology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Course deals with various aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatic function in health and altered physiological states. The principal focus is on the recent literature pertaining to cell and molecular mechanisms underlying the motility secretory process, absorption and secretion. The molecular biology of the hepatic viruses and various aspects of colonic neoplasia will also be considered.
- Fall and Winter
- Prerequisite: Graduate students, U3 undergraduates
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EXMD 510. Bioanalytical Separation Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The student will be taught the capabilities and limitations of modern separation methods (gas and high-performance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, hyphenated techniques). Application of these techniques to solve analytical problems relevant to biomedical research will be emphasized, with special attention being paid to the processing of biological samples.
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EXMD 521. Computational Methods Single-Cell Analytics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Computational methods (particularly machine learning methods) for various single-cell data analysis, modelling, and visualization tasks that could drive novel biomedical discoveries, focusing on 鈥渞eal-world鈥� biomedical applications.
- Prerequisites: MATH 203, MATH 223, MATH 323, one course in computer programming and additional background in Calculus and Probability is required (e.g., MATH 222, MATH 204), or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BMDE 521.
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EXMD 600. Principles of Clinical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Foundations for conducting clinical research including the principles underlying clinical studies, an overview of key methods in clinical research and the critical interpretation of peer-reviewed literature.
- There are no set prerequisites, but it is expected that the student will have some background in mathematics; understanding functions and basic algebra is essential.
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EXMD 601. Real World Applications of Data Science and Informatics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Training in practical applications of health care data science.
- Prerequisites: EDPE 575, EPIB 507 or EXMD 634 or equivalent; EPIB 600, EXMD 642 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.
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EXMD 602. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Precise description of available methods in molecular genetics, and rationales for choosing particular techniques to answer questions posed in research proposals for targeting genes in the mammalian genome. Emphasis placed on analysis of regulation of gene expression and mapping, strategies for gene cloning. Course divided between lectures and student seminars.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Experimental Medicine.
- Prerequisite (Graduate): Admission by permission of instructor.
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EXMD 603. Seminars in Endocrinology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
For graduate students to develop skills in critical reading of current literature, interpretation of research data, and seminar organization and presentation. Staff suggest topics. Each student presents two seminars on topics of their choice, supervised by professors responsible for those topics, and one mini-symposium style presentation on any topic.
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EXMD 604. Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Recent aspects of cell and molecular biology, including cellular organelle structure and
function, molecular genetics, gene expression regulation, DNA replication and protein
trafficking.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EXMD 604D1/D2.
- Offered in conjunction with the Universit茅 de Montr茅al: given Thursdays 16:00-18:00 at the Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montr茅al, 110 Pine West.
- The course is bilingual with abstracts in the other language supplied; more than half the lectures are in French.
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EXMD 605. Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Recent aspects of cell and molecular biology, includin signal transduction, cell growth
and development, and immunology.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EXMD 604D1/D2.
- Offered in conjunction with the Universit茅 de Montr茅al: given Thursdays 16:00-18:00 at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr茅al, 110 Pine West.
- The course is mostly in English, but some lectures may be in French.
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EXMD 607. Molecular Control of Cell Growth.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
A course for graduate students in Experimental Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Physiology, dealing with molecular control in normal and malignant cell growth, including cell cycle and physiological controls (nutritional and hormonal), mammalian DNA replication, viral effects on host cell growth for DNA and RNA-tumour viruses and oncogenes, and tissue and organ growth-renewal mechanisms.
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EXMD 608. Molecular Embryology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Modern molecular approaches in animal embryogenesis, with emphasis on embryonic patterning, organogenesis, and cell-cell communication.
- Prerequisite: Students must come with a solid background in molecular biology.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Oncology
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EXMD 609. Cellular Methods in Medical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Different cellular methods used in biomedical research, including spectroscopic, microscopic and immunological techniques as well as statistics. Lectures, some demonstrations by faculty as well as short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 610. Molecular Methods in Medical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Different molecular methods used in biomedical research, including chromatography, purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, various techniques in molecular biology, transgenic technology, and stem cells. Lectures, some demonstrations, and short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 611D1. Seminars in Oncology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A course in cancer and allied fields aimed at familiarizing students with the current literature relevant to the biology of cancer, developing their critical abilities and providing an opportunity for presenting seminars to their peers.
- Students must register for both EXMD 611D1 and EXMD 611D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 611D1 and EXMD 611D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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EXMD 611D2. Seminars in Oncology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
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- Prerequisite: EXMD 611D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 611D1 and EXMD 611D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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EXMD 614. Environmental Carcinogenesis.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Methods for identification of carcinogens, including epidemiological studies, animal modelling and molecular biomarkers, and characteristics of known environmental carcinogens (viruses, chemical and physical agents and diet). Environmental factors will be placed in the context of overall cancer risk, which involves interaction of genetics, host and environment.
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EXMD 615. Essentials of Glycobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Examination of the structure, function, and biosynthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids and glycosaminoglycans, and the biological role of complex carbohydrates. Lectins, methods for elucidating carbohydrate structure, glycomics, and human diseases due to disorders of glycan synthesis.
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EXMD 616. Molecular and Cell Biology Topics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Structured and instructor-directed student presentations and discussions of recent advances in molecular and cellular biology. The course will reinforce the students' knowledge of currently major areas of investigation, with a focus on human disease and medical applications. Important recent publications will extend material from textbook and review articles.
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EXMD 630. Developing Digital Innovations for Health Impact.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Advanced innovative thinking, knowledge and skills that will aid in the development of innovative digital health solutions. It will integrate mind mapping strategies, design
thinking, and usability evaluations that form the core of developing and refining an innovative digital health solution aimed to solve a well-defined clinical/public
health problem.
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor
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EXMD 632. Recent Advances in Virology and Antiviral Therapeutics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will explore the latest developments in virology, identify emerging viral pathogens and provide up-to-date concepts for anti-viral therapies.
- Recommended for all graduate students in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, bacteriology, immunology, virology and clinical research.
- Recommended for all graduate students in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, bacteriology, immunology, virology and clinical research.
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EXMD 633. Clinical Aspects of Research in Respiratory Diseases.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Clinical aspects, epidemiology and burden of major respiratory conditions; key concepts of clinical and epidemiologic research in respiratory diseases. Specific conditions addressed include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, adult respiratory distress syndrome,
interstitial and pulmonary vascular diseases.
- Restriction: Must be registered for graduate or postdoctoral studies in the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Science.
- The course uses primarily a Web-based learning format. There are eight two-week modules, each devoted to a specific respiratory topic or condition, with slides, readings, and a brief written assignment. Each module is taught by a faculty member with specific expertise in that topic, with one face-to-face meeting per module (~2 hours) to review key concepts, answer questions, and foster critical discussion around the topic of interest. There is a final essay, requiring a more in-depth approach to one of the major subjects covered during the course. Clinical background is not required.
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EXMD 634. Quantitative Research Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics covered include: 1) An overview of common research designs based on examples from research currently undertaken in the Division of Experimental Medicine; 2) Types of data arising from these designs; 3) Basic methods for data analysis; and 4) Application of these methods to student research projects.
- Restriction: Must be registered for graduate or postdoctoral studies in the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Science.
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EXMD 635D1. Experimental/Clinical Oncology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course will deal, on a site by site basis, with the incidence of cancer, present treatment, treatment outcome, underlying causes, current research and directions for development of new treatments. Chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy and nutrition as therapy and treatment of cancer will be included.
- Prerequisite: Students must request permission from the instructor.
- Students must register for both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- Previous solid knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology required. Students will be required to write a long essay and give an oral presentation.
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EXMD 635D2. Experimental/Clinical Oncology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
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- Prerequisite: EXMD 635D1 and permission from the instructor.
- Students must register for both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- Previous solid knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology required. Students will be required to write a long essay and give an oral presentation.
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EXMD 636. Fundamentals of Research: Shaping and Situating Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Introduction to foundational principles of science and experience in relating the core assumptions and purposes of research to a broad audience. Combines
theory, science writing, science communication, research design and dissemination adapted to research context. Covers topics ranging from the role of science, the
construction and effective communication of a research question, the merits of different approaches to research, roles and responsibilities of scientists.
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EXMD 640. Experimental Medicine Topic 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Study, through guided reading, visits, practicals, assignments, of an elected and approved topic of importance in medical science.
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EXMD 641. Experimental Medicine Topic 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Study, through guided reading, visits, practicals, assignements, of an elected and approved topic of importance in medical science.
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EXMD 642. Experimental Medicine Topic 3.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Study, through guided reading, visits, practicals, assignements, of an elected and approved topic of importance in medical science.
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EXMD 647. Epigenetics and Cancer.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Exploration of the field of epigenetics and its relevance to cancer, including modern methods used to study epigenetics.
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EXMD 670. Principles of Environmental Health Sciences.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in environmental health sciences: principles of exposure assessment and of toxicology.
- Restriction(s): Open to graduate students pursuing a career in Environmental Health Sciences or with permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken or are taking EPIB 684 or NRSC 670 or PHAR 670.
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EXMD 671. Principles of Environmental Health Sciences 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Topics in environmental health sciences: principles of environmental epidemiology.
- Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in the Environmental Health Sciences or permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken or are taking EPIB 685 or NRSC 671 or PHAR 671.
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EXMD 701. Comprehensive Oral Examination.
Credits: 0
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
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