Organelle Biology and Cellular Function

Harvard FAS

What is the definition of subcellular organelles? Why do our cells need to be compartmentalized? How do individual proteins traffic into their final destinations to perform distinct functions in our cells? In this class, we will explore the organelles present in our cells and the specialized functions they perform to maintain cellular metabolism. Additionally, we will examine how dysregulation in organelle functions contributes to diseases and what therapeutic strategies are currently…