BIOLOGY OF AGING
Examines the molecular, cellular, physiological, and clinical aspects of aging beyond basic biology in a biomedical/clinical research setting. Aging and age-related diseases are examined via the combined expertise of basic scientists and clinicians covering a range of topics directly relevant to biology of aging research, including the clinical perspective, the research perspective, and the integration of the two.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the scope of aging research and become familiar with the numerous conditions and disorders for which age is a risk factor. Audience: Graduate 2. Synthesize the biological and clinical aspects of diseases and disorders of aging. Audience: Graduate 3. Integrate biology across aging diseases and conditions to identify common factors. Audience: Graduate 4. Appreciate the novel techniques and approaches at the cutting edge of aging research. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the scope of aging research and become familiar with the numerous conditions and disorders for which age is a risk factor. Audience: Graduate 2. Synthesize the biological and clinical aspects of diseases and disorders of aging. Audience: Graduate 3. Integrate biology across aging diseases and conditions to identify common factors. Audience: Graduate 4. Appreciate the novel techniques and approaches at the cutting edge of aging research. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027