Stem Cells

Undergraduate

540 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar Stem cells are populations of cells present in the body that divide to make all the cells that compose specific tissues and organs. What we know about stem cells is the result of rapidly evolving, and sometimes controversial, research. This seminar course deals with current research topics in stem cell biology. Topics will include: stem cell potency, embryonic precursors vs adult tissue stem cells, symmetry of division versus clonal drift, regeneration and healing, and whether stem cells contribute to ageing. The purpose of this course is to develop a knowledge of core concepts that guide research in this area. (Prerequisites: BIOM-3500 or BIOM-3530.)) (3 lecture hours a week.)