Emerging Research in Reproductive Science and Medicine

1 Unit · Graduate

This is a primary literature and critical thinking-based course designed to challenge students with emerging concepts in reproductive science and medicine, particularly around the concepts of human reproductive development and ways to regulate and restore function. Topics covered include model systems for reproductive science and medicine research, epigenetics, hormone receptor signaling and endocrine disruption, environmental toxins, cancer stem cells, and reproductive bioengineering. A basic understanding of cell and molecular biology is a prerequisite for this course in addition to prior completion of REPR_SCI 405-0 and REPR_SCI 407-0 . Students who have not completed REPR_SCI 405-0 and REPR_SCI 407-0 should contact the Center for Reproductive Science, crs@northwestern.edu, for permission to enroll.