Vascular Biology

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Modular course offering advanced knowledge at the cellular, molecular, and whole organism levels including the hormonal regulation of the vascular system, the interaction between endothelium and smooth muscle in the blood vessel, the molecular mechanisms underlying smooth muscle contraction and relaxation, differentiation and dedifferentiation, and the pathogenesis of vascular diseases including hypertension and atherosclerosis. Drug treatments for vascular diseases and their molecular mechanisms will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a graduate program in the Cumming School of Medicine. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Medical Science 722.01 and 722.02 will not be allowed.