Molecular, Biochemical and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition: Regulation of Energy Balance

This course examines mechanisms regulating body weight, body composition and food intake. Weekly discussion sessions will teach students to critically evaluate cutting-edge and seminal papers in the field and introduce students to state of the art research approaches and methodologies, including both basic (cell and molecular) and translational perspectives. Writing assignments on the papers will provide experience and hone skills with scientific writing. Meets with NU755 with earlier end date 2cr., Fall sem.