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| Biomedical Sciences | |
| BIMS 5410 | Computational Methods in Diabetes and Endocrinology (4) |
| A focused introduction to contemporary quantitative methods applied to basic and clinical diabetes and endocrine research. Topics may include the clinical blood glucose optimization problems of diabetes, history of quantifying characteristics of T1DM and T2DM, error-grid analysis, behavioral determinants of T1DM control, risk analysis of blood glucose data, use of self-monitoring blood glucose data for evaluation of patients' glycemic control, stochastic modeling of blood glucose fluctuations, network modeling of blood glucose dynamics, and analysis of continuous monitoring data. Prerequisites: consent of advisor. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 5550 | Neural Development and Regeneration (2) |
| This course will cover basic principles and current research topics concerning neural development and regeneration. Sections will focus on gene regulatory and signal transduction networks involved in early neural development and later events refining regional specificity within the brain. Topics will include neuronal plasticity, neural stem cells, developmentally-based neuronal diseases, and issues concerning regeneration of the nervous system. | |
| BIMS 5559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical sciences. Course was offered Summer 2010 | |
| BIMS 6000 | Core Course in Integrative Biosciences (10) |
| This course is designed to equip students with core concepts and fundamental skill sets needed for biomedical research. It combines traditional didactic lectures with small group and individual learning activities, problem solving exercises, workshops, and hands-on analyses of data sets. The course emphasizes the integration of topics spanning the fields of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and genetics. | |
| BIMS 6559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical sciences. | |
| BIMS 7100 | Research Ethics (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Beginning in 1989, the National Institutes of Health introduced a requirement that institutions provide a program of instruction in the responsible conduct of research (NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, Volume 18, Number 45, 1989). This was later expanded to require that all fellows on NIH training grants should receive instruction in the responsible conduct of research. The requirement does not specify a particular format or curriculum. However, recommendations are made that several areas should be covered in the instruction: conflict of interest, responsible authorship, policies for handling misconduct, policies regarding the use of human and animal subjects, and data management. This course is designed to help student consider each of these areas and therein formulate an understanding of responsible conduct in research. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| BIMS 7559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical science. | |
| BIMS 8001 | Personalized Healthspan Care (PHC)--the Future of Medicine (2) |
| The course focuses on the importance and scientific basis of holistic approaches to personalized healthspan care (healthy living and wellbeing). The course will cover the basic aspects and contemporary understanding of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer, and the most effective interventions of prevention. Interactive discussion, problem solving, and literature review of relevant topics. | |
| BIMS 8030 | Current Topics in Genome Sciences (1) |
| Each week, a UVA faculty member or guest lecturer will summarize current work in their area of research. The emphasis in these lectures will be on high-throughput genomic and bio-informatic approaches to elucidating the mechanisms of pathogenesis in human disease and disease models. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8066 | Cardiovascular Physiology (3) |
| An intense six-week course emphasizing autonomic pharmacology, and basic principles of cardiovascular function. This will be integrated into the Medical Physiology course and supplemented by weekly meetings with Cardiovascular faculty. Prerequisites are cell biology and biochemistry. | |
| BIMS 8075 | Recent Advances in Public Health Genomics (3) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The course will cover human genetics and genomics, including the human/mammalian genome variation, determination of genomic variation on phenotype and disease risk, mapping and characterizing genetic variants on phenotype, determining the putative impact of genetic variants on gene expression (transcriptomics, epigenomics), the promise and implications of genome science on precision medicine and the ethical, legal & social implications. |
| BIMS 8080 | Metascience of Experimental Biology I (2 - 4) |
| This first course will cover vital information that will greatly facilitate students¿ scientific abilities and understanding with regards to interpreting data, testing hypotheses, and formulating theories ¿ as well as assessing the science of others. | |
| BIMS 8081 | Metascience of Experimental Biology II (2 - 4) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This second course focuses on generating data with common biological techniques and understanding the foibles of observation, assay development and scrutiny, and the effects of instrumentation. |
| BIMS 8082 | From Idea to Innovation: The Pathway from Basic Science Research to Product (1) |
| This one-credit course will teach students the basic translational research pipeline for product development, starting with a basic science finding or concept. We will cover the role of translational research in scientific discovery, discuss patenting and intellectual property protection, highlight examples of start-up companies and how they came into being, practice networking, and learn about FDA approval and manufacturing design controls. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8091 | CVRC Seminars (1) |
| CVRC Seminars | |
| BIMS 8092 | CVRC Seminars (1) |
| CVRC Seminars | |
| BIMS 8121 | Skeletal Health and Disease (2) |
| The biological structure of skeletal tissues, the role of growth factors in mesenchymal cell signaling and differentiation, tissue regeneration and genetic diseases will be presented by experts in the field. Recent publications will be assigned to participating postdoctoral fellows and senior graduate students for in depth discussion of major discoveries and technological advances in the molecular and cellular biology of skeletal tissues. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. | |
| BIMS 8122 | Skeletal Health and Disease (2) |
| The biological structure of skeletal tissues, the role of growth factors in mesenchymal cell signaling and differentiation, tissue regeneration and genetic diseases will be presented by experts in the field. Recent publications will be assigned to participating postdoctoral fellows and senior graduate students for in depth discussion of major discoveries and technological advances in the molecular and cellular biology of skeletal tissues. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. | |
| BIMS 8131 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease (2) |
| A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focus on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Students participate in workshops on grantsmanship with coincident feedback on student's specific aims from faculty experts. | |
| BIMS 8132 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focus on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| BIMS 8151 | MSTP Journal Club (2) |
| Modern lit. in MolMed for MD/PhD trainees. Faculty select 2 rsch papers illustrating methods and avenues in molec. and cellular underpinnings of human disease. Students read and understand papers in-advance, present background and results, interpretation, and background info. from secondary sources to illustrate current understanding; preparing others for discussion. Grade is based on level of participation and understanding of materials. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8171 | M.D./Ph.D. Research in Progress Colloquium (1) |
| The Research in Progress Colloquium is a series of research seminars and short talks by students in our combined M.D./Ph.D. Program. The major goals of the course are to familiarize students with key research areas of importance for training as physician scientists, and to develop the student's presentation skills. Students are required to give a minimum of one oral presentation per year to their fellow students and to selected faculty members who have expertise in the area of presentation. Students also are required to attend presentations of other students and to participate in group discussions. In addition to research presentations by students, there will also be presentations by faculty members in areas of significance for training of physician scientists. Grading (S/U) will be based on the quality of the students' presentation, as well as the extent of their participation in group discussions. | |
| BIMS 8172 | MD/PhD Research in Progress Colloquium (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Research in Progress Colloquium is a series of research seminars and short talks by students in our combined M.D./Ph.D. Program. The major goals of the course are to familiarize students with key research areas of importance for training as physician scientists, and to develop the student's presentation skills. Students are required to give a minimum of one oral presentation per year to their fellow students and to selected faculty members who have expertise in the area of presentation. Students also are required to attend presentations of other students and to participate in group discussions. In addition to research presentations by students, there will also be presentations by faculty members in areas of significance for training of physician scientists. Grading (S/U) will be based on the quality of the students' presentation, as well as the extent of their participation in group discussions. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| BIMS 8191 | Biotechnology Rsch Seminars (1) |
| This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. | |
| BIMS 8193 | Biotechnology Industrial Externship (1) |
| A one to four month training experience at participating Biotechnology Training Program host companies or facilities. Students contribute to host company research projects, offer ideas and interact with company/facility officials. Student performance is graded by the hosting company official using a standardized form. Externship occurs within 2 years of entering the Biotechnology Training Program | |
| BIMS 8194 | Biotechnology Industrial Externship (1) |
| A one to four month training experience at participating Biotechnology Training Program host companies or facilities. Students contribute to host company research projects, offer ideas and interact with company/facility officials. Student performance is graded by the hosting company official using a standardized form. Externship occurs within 2 years of entering the Biotechnology Training Program Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8195 | Biotech Industrial Externship (3) |
| A two to three month training experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. BTP or non-BTP students contribute to host company research projects, offer ideas and interact with company officials. Student performance is graded by the hosting company official using a standardized form (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1742633/UVa-Biotech-Externship-Evaluation). Externship occurs within 2 years of entering the BTP. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| BIMS 8380 | Practical Biomedical Statistics I (2) |
| Students will learn the basic concepts, technology, and processes that guide the practical use of common statistical methods. The course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics and applications to real-world data. Students will reinforce learning with problem sets, a publicly sharable R portfolio, and a final project to achieve practical competence in the use of statistical software and interpretation of results. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8382 | Practical Biomedical Statistics II (2) |
| The course will expand students' statistical programming skills to utilize disparate datasets to generate conclusions about complex questions. Students will reinforce learning with problem sets and assignments to achieve competence in the use of statistical software to clean and organize data and apply the correct statistical approach (ANOVA, Chi-Square, regression, multiple regression) to interpret results. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016 | |
| BIMS 8401 | The Essentials of Translational Science (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Translational Science Course is designed to prepare graduate students to engage in cutting-edge basic science discovery; understand proof-of-concept research and industrial designed experiments; innovate and invent; create valuable intellectual properties; optimize patent enablements and claims; interact with regulatory agencies; champion entrepreneurship and commercialization activities; and enhance societal impact of basic research. |
| BIMS 8559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical science. | |
| BIMS 8601 | Computational Genomics (3) |
| Students will learn foundational computational methods for analysis of data from genome, epigenome, and transcriptome sequencing experiments. The course will cover various biological data types, algorithms, statistical and computational methods, and application areas in genomics and systems biology. Prior coursework/experience in linear algebra, UNIX, and R and Python programming required. Course was offered Spring 2022 | |
| BIMS 8611 | Statistical Genetics (2) |
| This course will cover fundamental topics in statistical genetics with a focus on concepts and methods critical to a concrete understanding of the application of statistical genetics to public health genomics. Major topics covered in this course include modes of genetic inheritance, heritability analysis, linkage and association mapping, integrative analysis leveraging molecular 'omics' data, and genetic risk prediction modeling. | |
| BIMS 8701 | Computational Biology I (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Students will learn theoretical and practical foundations of computational methods for analysis of experimental data from various biological data types. Course will cover algorithms, statistical and computational methods, and application areas in computational biology, and will include both classical methods as well as recent advances. Prior coursework/experience in linear algebra, UNIX, and R & Python programming required. Course was offered Spring 2024 |
| BIMS 8702 | Computational Biology II (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Students will continue study in more advanced areas of computational biology, covering more advanced models, algorithms, and computational methods as applied to a variety of biological data types. Students will study theory and practice of machine learning methods commonly used in biology and implement and apply these models in various areas of biology. Course was offered Spring 2024 |
| BIMS 8900 | Resilience for Biomedical Researchers (1) |
| Navigating graduate school, the career exploration process, research environments, and the stress of life can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. The goal of this course is to help students develop the tools for resilience that they need to navigate challenging situations in school, work, and life. | |
| BIMS 8987 | Non-topical Research: Research in Global Biothreats Bioinformatics (4) |
| Students will conduct a research project where they learn how to apply computational/ bioinformatic tools to study globally prominent microbial pathogens. Experts on the topic provide guidance and feedback. It is required of all trainees in the Global Biothreats Training Program. Topics include identifying and predicting microbial variants and virulence factors, and modeling epidemic spread through a population of differing susceptibilities. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2023 | |
| BIMS 8993 | Non-topical Research: Visiting Research Graduate Traineeship Program (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course is for visiting research students participating in the BIMS Visiting Research Graduate Trianeeship Program (VRGTP). Students in this course are dual enrolled in their home institution and will participate in research for a minimum of 4 semesters. The research will assist them in completing their degree at their home institution. Non-degree students. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018 |
| BIMS 8995 | Topical Research: Research in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course introduces students to biomedical research. Students conduct one or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of faculty and lab members. It is open only to graduate students in Biomedical Sciences (BIMS). Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012 |
| BIMS 8998 | Non-Topical Research: Research in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 12) |
| This course introduces students to biomedical research. Students conduct one or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of faculty and lab members. It is open only to graduate students in Biomedical Sciences (BIMS). Course was offered Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012 | |
| BIMS 9559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of Biomedical Sciences. | |
| BIMS 9998 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Preparation for Doctoral Research prior to completion of candidacy examination. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIMS 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation following advancement to PhD candidacy. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Biochemistry | |
| BIOC 5050 | Biochemistry Projects (3 - 12) |
| Open only to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Introduces biochemical research. Students conduct two or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of staff members. | |
| BIOC 5051 | Biochemistry Projects (2 - 9) |
| Open only to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Introduces biochemical research. Students conduct two or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of staff members. Course was offered Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIOC 5080 | Computer Analysis of DNA and Protein Sequences (4) |
| Surveys computer methods for analyzing DNA and protein sequences. Discusses analytical methods, including DNA and protein sequence comparisons; recognition of patterns in DNA and protein sequences; finding genes; protein structure prediction; analyzing protein 3-D structure; and constructing evolutionary trees. Prerequisite: MICR 8010 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIOC 5559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 5705 | Recent Advances in Public Health Genomics (3) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The course will cover human genetics & genomics, including the human/mammalian genome variation; determination of genomic variation on phenotype and disease risk; mapping & characterizing genetic variants on phenotype; determining the putative impact of genetic variants on gene expression (transcriptomics, epigenomics); the promise & implications of genome science on precision medicine; and the ethical, legal, & social implications. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 or BIOL 4210 or instructor consent. |
| BIOC 8011 | Advanced Genetics (2) |
| This course focuses on genetic analysis as an experimental tool to study complex problems in biology. The course will incorporate genetic and functional genomic concepts using model organisms from yeast to mammals. The class combines lectures and discussions sessions, and are supplemented with readings and problems. Topics vary, but include areas of current interest to molecular, cell and developmental biologists.
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000 Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| BIOC 8012 | Chromatin I (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Chromatin course modules are designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of chromatin structure and function. In Chromatin I, the focus will be on chromatin structure and organization, nucleosome and chromatin remodeling factors, and the multiple histone modifying enzymes that regulate DNA-templated cellular functions such as transcription, DNA replication, and repair. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| BIOC 8014 | Chromatin II (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Chromatin course modules are designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of chromatin structure and function. Chromatin II will focus on the functional aspects of chromatin organization and regulation. The course will meet two days a week, with time split between faculty presentations that introduce a topic and provide key information, and more interactive sessions that will involve discussions of primary literature.
Prerequisite: Restricted to BIMS students or departmental approval required Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2014 |
| BIOC 8130 | Colloquium (1) |
| Research seminars by invited guests and research personnel within the department. All biochemistry graduate students must attend. | |
| BIOC 8131 | Colloquium (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Research seminars by invited guests and research personnel within the department. All biochemistry graduate students must attend. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| BIOC 8140 | Applied Genomics (2) |
| This course will introduce current concepts in genomics, emphasizing the application of the latest approaches (methodology, techniques, tools, or software) to address research questions. Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| BIOC 8142 | Bioinformatics and Protein Structure (2) |
| The course provides an introduction to strategies for analyzing protein and DNA sequences at the genomic and metagenomic level. The course will focus on practical aspects of genome sequence analysis. Beginning with an introduction to Unix and Perl programming, the course will cover alignment algorithms and statistics, protein function prediction, and preliminary analysis of Next Generation sequence data.
Prerequisite: Core Course or permission of instructor Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| BIOC 8145 | Bioinformatics and Functional Analysis of Genomes (2) |
| The class covers statistical and programming background as well as introduction to software tools for analysis of functional genomics data sets and will focus on analysis of high throughput sequence data including RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq. Students will also learn how to further summarize their data from a regulatory network perspective by performing TF-DNA motif, metabolic/signaling pathway and gene ontology (GO) analysis.
Prerequisite: Bioinformatics and Protein Structure or permission of instructor | |
| BIOC 8150 | Biochemical Literature (1) |
| A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required. | |
| BIOC 8151 | Biochemical Literature (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| BIOC 8559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject area of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 9559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 9998 | Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research Course was offered Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| BIOC 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Bioethics | |
| BIOE 5100 | Clinical Ethics (3) |
| Explores some of the major ethical issues that arise in clinical medicine and provides an introduction to methods used in the clinical and research settings to address these issues. Discussion of how the basic principles of biomedical ethics apply in specific clinical situations and an examination of the cases that demonstrate commonly encountered dilemmas Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIOE 5110 | Foundations of Bioethics (3) |
| Introduces the central problems and issues addressed by the field and the major concepts, methods, and ethical perspectives that bioethics brings to bear on these problems and issues. | |
| BIOE 8110 | Clinical Ethics (3) |
| Explores some of the major ethical issues that arise in clinical medicine and provides an introduction to methods used in the clinical and research settings to address these issues. Discussion of how the basic principles of biomedical ethics apply in specific clinical situations and an examination of the cases that demonstrate commonly encountered dilemmas. | |
| BIOE 8559 | New Course in Bioethics (1 - 4) |
| New Course in the subject of Bioethics. | |
| Biophysics | |
| BIOP 5050 | Biophysical Literature (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A journal club. Students present recent research papers in biophysics and/or report on progress of their own research projects. Students learn how to effectively read, critique, and present science research progress. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIOP 5559 | New Course in Biophysics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 7051 | Directed Reading (1 - 5) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Designed on an individual basis, students who have deficiencies in particular areas pertaining to biophysics will be advised by a faculty member to read texts in that area and will discuss the contents with the faculty mentor on a regular basis. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIOP 7559 | New Course in Biophysics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 8010 | Special Topics in Biophysics (1) |
| A seminar series comprised of 45-minute informal talks given by students, faculty, and guest speakers. Course was offered Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| BIOP 8020 | Advanced Methods in Structural Biology I (2) |
| A detailed introduction into macromolecular X-ray crystallography and cryo electron microscopy. The course will cover principles of diffraction physics, crystallographic symmetry, diffraction data collection and processing, as well as model building and refinement. This session also includes a series of hands-on session where students process and interpret diffraction data. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| BIOP 8030 | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Macromolecules I (2) |
| Exploration of magnetic resonance spectroscopy as it is applied to biopolymers. The first module will cover principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) will be covered, including basic principles, homonuclear and heteronuclear NMR methods.
Prerequisite: BIOP 8201/8301, Biophysical Principles | |
| BIOP 8031 | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Macromolecules II (2) |
| Exploration of magnetic resonance spectroscopy as it is applied to biopolymers. Data collection for structure determination, residual dipolar couplings, approaches to large systems, and the use of NMR to deduce information about the dynamic behavior of proteins will be covered. Finally, principles of electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy will be presented.
Prerequisite: BIOP 8030, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Macromolecules I | |
| BIOP 8040 | BiomolecElectron Microscopy I (2) |
| The course offers in depth coverage of theory and practical applications of electron microscopy methods in structure determination of biological macromolecules and their complexes. Topics : the history of electron microscopy, imaging and scattering, electron diffraction, CTF and new technologies.
Prerequisite: BIOP 8201/8301, Biophysical Principles | |
| BIOP 8042 | Biomolecular Electron Microscopy II (2) |
| The course offers in depth coverage of theory and practical applications of cryo-electron microscopy methods in determination biological macromolecules and their complexes. Topics of the second module will cover: sample preparation, cryo and negative staining techniques, tomography, single particle approaches and helical or 2D analyses. Students will complete problem sets with their own data. Prerequisite: BIOP 8040, Biomolecular Electron Microscopy I | |
| BIOP 8050 | Advanced Methods in Molecular Biophysics: Cellular Biophysics (2) |
| This course will introduce students to the theory, principles, and applications of the major techniques in cellular biophysics. Lectures will include practical background on instrumentation and data interpretation. A central focus will be on fluorescent microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. This course will also explore principles and methodologies of mechanobiology (e.g. Optical Tweezers, Atomic Force Microscopy). | |
| BIOP 8130 | Structure-Function of Biological Membranes (2) |
| The course will provide in-depth assessment of the structure and function of biological membranes and membrane proteins. Emphasis will be placed on biophysical and approaches. The primary literature will be the main source of reading. The course will run as a colloquium with the instructors introducing a different topic at each session and students presenting relevant papers.
Prerequisite: BIOP 8201/8301, Biophysical Principles | |
| BIOP 8131 | Membrane Protein Structural Biology (2) |
| The course will provide in-depth assessment of the structural biology of membrane proteins. Emphasis will be placed on the methodologies of solving membrane protein structure. The primary literature will be the main source of reading. The course will run as a colloquium with the instructors introducing a different topic at each session and students presenting relevant papers. The students will create a grant proposal for the final project.
Prerequisite: BIOP 8130, Structure-Function of Biological Membranes | |
| BIOP 8201 | Cell Physiology and Biophysics (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course will introduce students to some of the physical and chemical underpinnings of molecular biophysics. Physical principles will be discussed and related to how they govern biological systems and how they enable important biophysical techniques. Topics: Equilibrium thermodynamics: mean behavior of ensembles at equilibrium, and Biological fluctuations: deviations from the mean
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000 Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| BIOP 8301 | Molecular Biophysics (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Development of faster and high-power biophysical methods has enabled scientists to study the structure, properties, dynamics and function of biomolecules at an atomic or molecular level and has revolutionized the field of biophysics. This module will introduce cutting-edge biophysical techniques and tools and how those could be useful for their own research. Relevant papers highlighting the applications will be discussed. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| BIOP 8410 | Quantitative Underpinnings of Biophysics (2) |
| This course will introduce students to some of the physical and chemical underpinnings of molecular biophysics. Physical principles will be discussed and related to how they govern biological systems and how they enable important biophysical techniques. Topics include biological thermodynamics, biomolecular dynamics, rate theory, enzyme kinetics, biomolecular complexes, biological fluctuations, and stochastic processes in biology. Course was offered Spring 2022 | |
| BIOP 8559 | New Course in Biophysics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. Course was offered Fall 2013 | |
| BIOP 9559 | New Course in Biophysics (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 9995 | Biophysics Research (3 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Independent study, other than non-topical research, for course credits. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIOP 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. Course was offered Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| BIOP 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Cell Biology | |
| CELL 5559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 5950 | Journal Survey in Cell & Developmental Biology (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Readings and oral presentations taken from the primary literature in Cell Biology and related fields. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CELL 7010 | Structure and Function of the Cell (5) |
| Surveys modern cell biology emphasizing the interrelationship between structure and function. Utilizes a combination of textbook readings and original literature. Emphasizes biological membranes, cell adhesion, cytoskeleton, mitosis and cell cycle, cell signaling, and cancer. | |
| CELL 7559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 8030 | Advanced Gross Anatomy of the Human Body (1 - 12) |
| A laboratory demonstration/dissection course systematically reviewing the gross anatomy of the human body. Emphasizes the functional and surgical aspects of the morphology. | |
| CELL 8040 | Advanced Gross Anatomy of the Human Body (1 - 12) |
| Continuation of CELL 8030. Prerequisite: CELL 5020 or equivalent. | |
| CELL 8101 | Introduction to Animal Development (2) |
| The course provides an introduction to Developmental Biology for graduate students entering with little or no prior coursework in Developmental Biology. The course will include both lectures and readings from the primary literature, with an emphasis on the experimental basis for our current understanding of developmental processes at the tissue, cellular, and molecular levels.
Prerequisite: Core Course Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| CELL 8201 | Molecular Mechanisms of Animal Development (2) |
| The course will cover the questions of the molecular mechanisms regulating the development of vertebrate and invertebrate embryos with a particular focus on the role of major signaling pathways such as Activin/Nodal, BMPs, FGFs, canonical Wnt/bcatenin, non canonical Wnt, Notch/Delta, in the control the major event controlling the development such as the definition of embryonic axes, cell identity/cell differentiation, cell proliferation. | |
| CELL 8202 | Cellular Mechanisms of Animal Development (2) |
| The course will cover the questions of the cellular aspects of the development of vertebrate and invertebrate embryos with focus on cellular mechanisms controlling the morphogenesis. This will include cell adhesion, cell polarity, cell movements (convergence extension, ingression, invagination, evagination, tubulogenesis, delamination), growth control during both early embryonic events, such as the gastrulation, and during organogenesis. | |
| CELL 8301 | Advanced Topics in Cell Biology (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | his module will cover topics not discussed in the Core Course and provide depth to topics covered in less detail. These will include, but are not limited to membrane biogenesis and trafficking, cytoskeleton dynamics and regulation, cell adhesion and motility, cell polarity, cell cycle control and regulation. The course will be primarily literature-based and emphasis will be placed on model systems, experimental design and data interpretation.
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000 Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| CELL 8401 | The Essentials of Translational Science (2) |
| The Translational Science Course is designed to prepare graduate students to engage in cutting-edge basic science discovery; understand proof-of-concept research and industrial designed experiments; innovate and invent; create valuable intellectual properties; optimize patent enablements and claims; interact with regulatory agencies; champion entrepreneurship and commercialization activities; and enhance societal impact of basic research.
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000 or equivalent | |
| CELL 8450 | Effective Science Writing for Grants and Fellowships (2) |
| The ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and justify proposed experiments are essential skills for biomedical researchers. The goals of this course are for trainees to learn and practice effective scientific proposal writing. The course will provide students with extensive peer and faculty mentoring in a workshop format as they each prepare an NIH NRSA-style fellowship application.
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000 | |
| CELL 8650 | Colloquium in Developmental Biology (2) |
| Discusses selected topics related to growth, cell differentiation, organogenesis, and regeneration. Includes current topics in developmental biology as a basis for normal and abnormal development. | |
| CELL 9030 | Research in Cell Biology (1 - 12) |
| Research in Cell Biology | |
| CELL 9040 | Research in Cell Biology (1 - 12) |
| Research in Cell Biology | |
| CELL 9559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 9995 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (3 - 12) |
| For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. | |
| CELL 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research | |
| CELL 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Medicine | |
| MED 6400 | Summer Medical Research Internship (0) |
| The projects are typically basic research in the biomedical sciences with the program¿s goals including development of a cadre of diverse individuals who can carry the basic science research discoveries into the clinical realm for the betterment of the human condition. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| MED 6612 | Social Issues in Medicine I (0) |
| This exploratory course covers social issues in medicine. Students will recognize and analyze the interrelationships between socio-cultural environments and the occurrence, prevention and treatment of disease. Students will also identify and nurture values that characterize a professional and humanistic practice of medicine and an ethic of service. | |
| MED 6613 | Social Issues in Medicine II (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | During this course students will recognize and analyze the interrelationships between socio-cultural environments and the occurrence, prevention and treatment of disease. Students will also identify and nurture values that characterize a professional and humanistic practice of medicine and an ethic of service. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023 |
| MED 6614 | Social Issue in Medicine III (0) |
| During this course students will recognize and analyze the interrelationships between socio-cultural environments and the occurrence, prevention and treatment of disease. Students will also identify and nurture values that characterize a professional and humanistic practice of medicine and an ethic of service. | |
| MED 7100 | Foundations of Clinical Medicine 1A (0) |
| FCM-1 aims to develop history taking, doctor-patient relationship building, physical examination, differential diagnosis, & diagnostic reasoning skills through case-based exercises. The course runs concurrently with & is integrated into Integrated Systems I. The goal of FCM 1 is to assist students in applying classroom learning in clinical care by presenting patient cases that challenge students to review and integrate key foundational material. | |
| MED 7101 | Foundations of Clinical Medicine 1B (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | FCM-1 aims to develop history taking, doctor-patient relationship building, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic reasoning skills through case-based exercises. The goal of FCM 1 is to assist students in applying classroom learning in clinical care by presenting patient cases that challenge students to review and integrate key foundational material. |
| MED 7102 | Foundations of Clinical Medicine 1C (0) |
| FCM-1 aims to develop history taking, doctor-patient relationship building, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic reasoning skills through case-based exercises. The goal of FCM 1 is to assist students in applying classroom learning in clinical care by presenting patient cases that challenge students to review and integrate key foundational material. | |
| MED 7421 | Patient Student Partnership 1A (0) |
| As part of the Patient Student Partnership program in the Pre-Clerkship phase, students establish a doctor-patient relationship with their assigned patient. Students will get to know their patient on both a personal and medical level through narrative interviews; focus on developing their role as a patient advocate; learn how to navigate the EMR and conduct effective communication with their patient's providers in the EMR and through email. | |
| MED 7422 | Patient Student Partnership 1B (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | As part of the Patient Student Partnership program in the Pre-Clerkship phase, students establish a doctor-patient relationship with their assigned patient. Students will get to know their patient on both a personal and medical level through narrative interviews; focus on developing their role as a patient advocate; learn how to navigate the EMR and conduct effective communication with their patient's providers in the EMR and through email. |
| MED 7423 | Patient Student Partnership 1C (0) |
| As part of the Patient Student Partnership program in the Pre-Clerkship phase, students establish a doctor-patient relationship with their assigned patient. Students will get to know their patient on both a personal and medical level through narrative interviews; focus on developing their role as a patient advocate; learn how to navigate the EMR and conduct effective communication with their patient's providers in the EMR and through email. | |
| MED 7751 | Integrated Systems I (0) |
| Integrated Systems I is comprised of Orientation, EPIC, & Cells to Society; Foundations of Medicine; Microbes and the Immune System; and Cells, Blood, Cancers. | |
| MED 7752 | Integrated Systems II (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Musculoskeletal & Integument System course introduces learners to the development, structure, function, & pathology of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral nervous system, & integument. The GI system introduces students to the principles of gastrointestinal & hepatic disease. Mind, Brain, & Behavior outlines the complex interplay of the biological, psychological, & social factors in the genesis & maintenance of neuro & psychological health. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016 |
| MED 7753 | Integrated Systems III (0) |
| Integrated Systems III is comprise of Cardiovascular System; Pulmonary System; Renal System; Endocrine/ Reproductive System; and Classroom to Clinics. | |
| MED 8000T | UVA Transfer Credit (1 - 12) |
| For students in the dual degree program JD/MD. | |
| MED 8101 | Foundations of Clinical Medicine 2 (0) |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine (FCM) continues during clerkships as FCM-2. This course comprises a mix of one-on-one meetings with the student's physician coach to reflect on performance, assess strengths and weakness, and co-create learning plans for continued development of clinical skills. | |
| MED 8107 | Clerkship Readiness Course (0) |
| This 2-week required course prepares learners to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the curriculum. The course occurs at both the Charlottesville and Inova campuses. Students have the opportunity to practice skills and demonstrate knowledge necessary for the first day of clerkships. | |
| MED 8421 | Patient Student Partnership 2A (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Students will maintain a longitudinal relationship with their patient while balancing other clinical responsibilities; integrate topics learned across multiple clerkships and apply them to their patient; independently research a topic of their choosing and write a report on how they would apply what they learned to their patient's unique situation. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020 |
| MED 8422 | Patient Student Partnership 2B (0) |
| Students will maintain a longitudinal relationship with their patient while balancing other clinical responsibilities; integrate topics learned across multiple clerkships and apply them to their patient; independently research a topic of their choosing and write a report on how they would apply what they learned to their patient's unique situation. | |
| MED 8600 | Intersession Course (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | In this course, students enhance clinical learning through activities designed to revisit basic science, incorporate curricular threads, and practice clinical skills such as physical exam, diagnostic reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and other clerkship-specific procedures and skills. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021 |
| MED 8642 | Internal Medicine Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This 6-week clerkship provides exposure to a spectrum of common acute & chronic medical conditions encountered in the inpatient Internal Medicine setting. Learners work closely with patients, practicing skills ranging from history taking & physical diagnosis to ordering diagnostic studies & developing treatment plans. Students practice evidence-based medicine & coordination of care across disciplines with a wide range of health professionals. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 8648 | Pediatrics Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The Pediatrics clerkship is a 6-week experience designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of caring for children from birth and infancy to adolescence and into young adulthood. The clerkship is divided into a three-week inpatient experience and a three-week ambulatory experience. Learners have the opportunity to participate in both general pediatric and specialty care. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 8652 | Psychiatry Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | During this 3-week rotation, students will learn the fundamentals of assessing, diagnosing, and treating major psychiatric illness as well as common medical and nervous system disorders related to psychiatry practice. Learners explore the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in patients' lives in a variety of settings, including the acute inpatient psychiatric unit, the psychiatric consultative service, and outpatient clinic. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 8653 | Primary Care and Outpatient Medicine Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This 6-week rotation increases understanding of outpatient medicine through engaging clinical experiences and high-value teaching workshops. Students take an active role in caring for patients across a range of practices -- including Family Medicine, Ambulatory Internal Medicine, and Geriatrics -- and learn to identify the shared goals and differentiators among these disciplines. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020 |
| MED 8654 | Surgery, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | During this 12-week rotation, students rotate through ambulatory, inpatient and operating room settings of the surgical, women's health, and anesthesiology services. This includes time on the labor and delivery unit learning about childbirth and management of women's health issues. High fidelity simulation opportunities reinforce concepts learned in the clinic, providing additional hands-on training. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021 |
| MED 8671 | Clinical Electives (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Clinical elective rotations for medical students. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 |
| MED 8672 | Neurology Clerkship (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Develops knowledge in fundamental neurological concepts. Builds competence in pertinent history-taking and examination skills to support recognition and initial management of neurological problems and emergencies. Based in small groups, students are expected to demonstrate self-directed learning. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 8674 | Geo Med Summer Program (0) |
| Cross-cultural medical experiences for medical students. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| MED 8675 | Medical Student Summer Research Program (0) |
| Medical students participate in arranged research projects. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| MED 8677 | Introduction to Generalist Medicine (0) |
| Medical students participate in arranged medical experiences. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| MED 8678 | MSTP Summer Program (6) |
| Medical students participate in arranged laboratory experiences. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| MED 8680 | MD/MBA Summer Program (0) |
| For medical students in the dual degree program MD/MBA. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| MED 8698 | Research (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Research Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 8699 | Special Studies (0) |
| Special Studies Course was offered Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| MED 9101 | Foundations of Clinical Medicine 3 (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course comprises a mix of one-on-one meetings with the student's physician coach to reflect on performance, assess strengths & weakness, & co-create learning plans for continued development of clinical skills. Students meet at regular intervals with their small group to jointly reflect on patient care experiences & learn from each other as they near completion of their journey to physicianhood. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023 |
| MED 9410 | Critical Care Medicine (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Students participate in the care of critically ill patients in intensive care settings ranging from pediatrics to medical, surgical, and adult units. The focus is on the management of multisystem disease, and the treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, and hemodynamic compromise. |
| MED 9421 | Patient Student Partnership 3 (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Students continue to check-in with their patient and advocate for them with the healthcare team. During this time, students will prepare a summary of the patient¿s conditions and the status of their care to communicate important aspects of their care for the next team member as the student prepares to graduate. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 |
| MED 9640 | Advanced Clinical Elective (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | ACEs are 4-week clinical rotations during which students develop advanced clinical skills as they take on increased responsibilities for the evaluation and management of patients. Students are integrated as members of the healthcare team, to meet patients' needs. Students exercise critical thinking as they develop treatment plans under supervision and receive feedback in preparation for day one of residency. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| MED 9657 | Emergency Medicine (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This required rotation provides students an opportunity to evaluate undifferentiated patients in the emergency department (ED). Students apply history taking and physical exam skills learned during Foundations of Clinical Medicine (FCM) and the third-year clerkships to an acute care setting. |
| MED 9669 | Electives Program I (0) |
| There are 16 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 40 elective credits in addition to the required 16 credits of the Bedside to Community, Advanced Clinical Elective, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Intern Readiness courses. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| MED 9670 | Electives Program II (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | There are 16 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 40 elective credits in addition to the required 16 credits of the Bedside to Community, Advanced Clinical Elective, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Intern Readiness courses. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| MED 9671 | Electives Program III (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | There are 16 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 40 elective credits in addition to the required 16 credits of the Bedside to Community, Advanced Clinical Elective, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Intern Readiness courses. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2019 |
| MED 9672 | Electives Program IV (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | There are 16 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 40 elective credits in addition to the required 16 credits of the Bedside to Community, Advanced Clinical Elective, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Intern Readiness courses. |
| MED 9680 | Bedside to Community: Integrating Clinical Medicine and Population Health (0) |
| Bedside to Community (B2C) examines the structure, function, and underlying health policies that define the United States healthcare system in order to enhance medical students' understanding of the elements that shape patient care today and in the future. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| MED 9690 | Internship Readiness Course (0) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Internship Readiness is a 2-week required course that takes place around Match Day. Students choose between specialty tracks including surgery, pediatrics, acute care, internal medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, & pathology. This course increases students' readiness for residency by reviewing necessary clinical knowledge & skills. The course incorporates case-based & small group sessions in addition to hands-on procedural training & simulation. |
| Microbiology | |
| MICR 8006 | Continuing Colloquium in Microbiology (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Critical analysis of current research areas in microbiology and related fields. Central topics will be covered seriatim by the staff. Students will present in rotation their analyses of pertinent scientific literature. Two conference hours per week. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| MICR 8040 | Fundamentals in Cancer Biology (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course examines the molecular basis of cancer and how environmental and hereditary factors cooperate to elicit the transformed phenotype and promote cancer progression. It is team taught by both basic scientists and clinical faculty, providing students with an introduction to clinical presentation, progression, and outcomes; genetic/cellular/tissue drivers of oncogenesis and metastasis; and therapeutic challenges for the treatment of cancer Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| MICR 8042 | Advanced Topics in Cancer (2) |
| This course will cover contemporary topics relevant to the detection and treatment of solid tumors and hematopoietic cancers. These include, but are not limited to, clinical trials, metabolism and cancer, cancer stem cells, cancer biomarkers, systems and networks in cancer. Students will attend organ-based tumor boards, which expose the students to the team-based approach for individualizing treatments that is practiced in the UVA Cancer Center. Prerequisite: MICR 8040 and MICR 8044. | |
| MICR 8044 | Fundamentals in Cancer Biology II (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course builds on MICR8040, Fundamentals in Cancer, to expand your understanding of the molecular basis of cancer. This course will expose you to non-tumor cell autonomous drivers of cancer in addition to continuing to further develop your knowledge of major contributors to cancer. Topics will include cancer cell metabolism, hormone receptor signaling, tumor angiogenesis, the plethora of cells in the tumor microenvironment, and metastasis. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| MICR 8200 | Building Blocks of the Immune System (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This module will cover the different components of the adaptive and innate arms of the immune system with a focus on development and molecular pathways regulating these processes.
Prerequisite: Previous Immunology class or permission of the instructor Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011 |
| MICR 8202 | Integration and Diversification of the Immune System (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This module will cover how the diverse components of the immune system are integrated and how this integration influences further maturation and differentiation of elements of the immune system under physiological and patho-physiological conditions. This will include responses to different types of pathogens. Prerequisite: Building Blocks of the Immune System Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| MICR 8204 | Current Methods in Immunology (2) |
| The module will cover in depth selected contemporary topics in molecular and cellular immunology. Sessions are discussion-based and facilitated by faculty. Students will learn how to critically evaluate primary literature and to clearly present scientific information. Prerequisite: MICR 8200: Building Blocks of the Immune System and MICR 8202: Integration and Diversification of the Immune System or instructor permission. | |
| MICR 8341 | Biological Threats and Public Health (1) |
| The course will cover the science and policies governing the study of select agents, and emerging infectious diseases. Topics will include, but are not limited to pathogen characteristics, regulatory requirements, recognition and detection of intentional and natural outbreaks, emergency preparedness and interfaces with public health. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| MICR 8400 | Molecular Principles of Bacteriology and Virology (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This foundational module will cover fundamentals of the biology of bacteria and viruses. Bacteriology topics to be discussed include bacterial physiology, genetics, and gene regulation, and how these and other features impact drug discovery and pathogenesis. Virology topics to be discussed include virus structure and assembly, viral replication, viral genetic regulation, virus/immune interactions, and applications of viruses in 21st century. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013 |
| MICR 8401 | Microbial Pathogenesis (2) |
| The class provides a comprehensive study of pathogenic microbes and their unique and conserved mechanisms of virulence.
Prerequisite: Core Course and Molecular Principles of Bacteriology and Virology | |
| MICR 8402 | Microbial Pathogenesis Proposal Preparation (2) |
| This course will discuss the grant process including applications for federal and foundation grants, proposal writing and submissions, and grant reviews. A research proposal (based loosely on guidelines for NIH postdoctoral fellowship grant application) on a selected topic in Microbial Pathogenesis will be developed by each student (or student teams).
Prerequisite: MICR 8400 and MICR 8401. Please contact course director Isabelle Derre (id8m@virginia.edu) to discuss potential exemptions. | |
| MICR 8410 | Advanced Topics in Virology (2) |
| This module will cover in depth selected advanced contemporary topics in virology. This year's focus will be the current topics on virus-host cell interactions. Sessions will be based on published primary literature and will be discussions facilitated by the faculty. Students will learn how to critically evaluate the primary literature and to clearly present scientific information. Prerequisite: MICR 8400 and instructor permission. | |
| MICR 9995 | Research in Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases (1 - 12) |
| Research in microbiological related disciplines, e.g. cancer, immunology, bacteriology, virology, infectious diseases, cell signaling, nuclear transport, host-pathogen interactions, gene expression, etc. Course was offered Spring 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| MICR 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Pathology | |
| PATH 8050 | Colloquium in Human Disease Research (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | (Formerly PRPR) The purpose of this course is to introduce new graduate students to the scientific literature in human disease, and to give them experience in interpreting, discussing, and presenting both research publications and their own progress on research projects. Enrollees will be expected to present at least one research literature report each semester. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PATH 8060 | Rotation in Diagnostic and Interventional Medicine (4) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A four-week rotation in several facets of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. These rotations will expose students to clinical problems and hands-on techniques such as tissue procurement, processing, and diagnosis. Students will attend Clinical Conferences in which cases of human diseases related to the students' areas of thesis research are discussed. This rotation will allow students to discuss their thesis research with faculty members to further refine their ideas. Students are encouraged to select one of these faculty members to serve on their Graduate Committee. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PATH 8080 | Metascience of Experimental Biology I (2 - 4) |
| This first course will cover vital information that will greatly facilitate students' scientific abilities and understanding with regards to interpreting data, testing hypotheses, and formulating theories - as well as assessing the science of others. | |
| PATH 8130 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease I (2) |
| A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focuses on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Note: Students may take part II before part I of this course. | |
| PATH 8140 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease II (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This is a series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focuses on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Note: Students may take part II before part I of this course. This is a series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focuses on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| PATH 8280 | Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology (2) |
| This course will review clinical conditions caused by aberrant performance of the immune system, including their clinical presentations and consequences. Students will appreciate the pathological and immune dysfunction responsible for each disease and important areas of contemporary immune research that address critical components of each disease's pathogenesis. Students will propose, delineate, and critique a focused research plan. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010 | |
| PATH 8300 | Tumors and the Immune System (2) |
| This module will allow students to gain comprehensive understanding of the extensive interactions between the immune system and neoplasia. The course will focus on discussion of contemporary literature, and will require students to have a strong knowledge of innate and adaptive immunity. | |
| PATH 8320 | Historical Perspectives in Cancer Research (2) |
| The course will cover various aspects of the history of cancer research. The textbook for the course will the "The Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Discussion of the material in this book will be supplemented by critical examination of the "classic" literature followed by consideration of how the same problem/question today. | |
| PATH 8440 | Pathology Projects (3 - 12) |
| Research rotation projects for medical or graduate students with an interest in Pathology. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PATH 8460 | Seminars in Human Disease and Molecular Medicine (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Weekly presentations from speakers within and outside of UVA presenting descriptions, problems, and cur-rent approaches to diagnosis, molecular basis, and treatment of human disease. Presentations will usually contain both clinical and laboratory research, though occasionally reports of disease model systems will be presented. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PATH 8470 | Readings in Molecular Medicine (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Modern lit. in MolMed for MD/PhD trainees. Faculty select 2 rsch papers illustrating methods and avenues in molec. and cellular underpinnings of human disease. Students read and understand papers in-advance, present background and results, interpretation, and background info. from secondary sources to illustrate current understanding; preparing others for discussion. Grade is based on level of participation and understanding of materials. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011 |
| PATH 8640 | Clinical Oncology for Basic and Translational Scientists (1) |
| This is a 6-week seminar course designed to present an overview of selected aspects of the clinical cancer diagnosis and care by cancer practitioners. Selected vignettes demonstrating issues and technologies will be presented, together with a discussion of cutting edge approaches and current problems confronting clinicians and patients. There will also be an emphasis on investigator-clinician collaborations. | |
| PATH 8920 | Topics in Human Disease Literature (1) |
| This course presents the opportunity to participate in a weekly journal club on selected topical research areas of relevance to the student's interests. Areas of participation include cancer, signal transduction, transcription and differentiation, immunology, infectious disease, reproduction, and neuropathology. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PATH 9995 | Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Original research on approved problems. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PATH 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Dissertation research credit for students who have completed their advancement to candidacy. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Pharmacology | |
| PHAR 7010 | Seminar in Pharmacology (1) |
| Recent developments in pharmacology are presented by outside speakers at weekly intervals to faculty, staff and students. Students may participate by meeting with the speaker during the day of the seminar. One hour weekly during both the first and second semesters. | |
| PHAR 7020 | Seminar in Pharmacology (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Recent developments in pharmacology are presented by outside speakers at weekly intervals to faculty, staff and students. Students may participate by meeting with the speaker during the day of the seminar. One hour weekly during both the first and second semesters. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| PHAR 8110 | Pharmacology Literature (1) |
| A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Required participation by departmental faculty, fellows, and graduate students. One hour per week. | |
| PHAR 8120 | Pharmacology Literature (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Required participation by departmental faculty, fellows, and graduate students. One hour per week. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| PHAR 8140 | Tutorial in Pharmacology (1) |
| Students meet for one hour per week with assigned tutors and discuss, in depth, problems related to pharmacology. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PHAR 9001 | Principles of Pharmacology I (2) |
| The course will cover the major classes of therapeutically relevant drugs, and how they work at the molecular and cellular levels. The major topics include: general principles, chemical mediators, drugs affecting major organ systems and chemotherapy of infectious and malignant disease. Prerequisite: PHY 8040 and PHY 8041 or Instructor Permission. | |
| PHAR 9002 | Principles of Pharmacology II (2) |
| The course will cover the major classes of therapeutically relevant drugs, and how they work at the molecular and cellular levels. The major topics include: general principles, chemical mediators, drugs affecting the central nervous system. Prerequisite: PHAR 9001 | |
| PHAR 9003 | Molecular Targets (2) |
| Course goals are to instruct students in the molecular targets popular for medicines and the strategies used for target validation and to help students develop effective written and oral presentation skills. Students will prepare and present an NIH R21-style grant proposal integrated with faculty-led case studies, class discussions, mock study sections and lectures. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| PHAR 9004 | Discovering Drugs (2) |
| This course delves into technologies and concepts that guide drug discovery. Students will prepare and present an NIH R21-style grant proposal to develop effective written and oral presentation skills. By integrating faculty-led case studies, class discussions, lectures and mock study sections students will learn how to drug their favorite molecular target. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| PHAR 9400 | Grant Writing in the Pharmacological Sciences (2) |
| This course will help students learn to effectively communicate scientific concepts and proposals in the field of Pharmacology. Trainees will practice effective science writing and will participate in extensive peer and faculty workshop sessions as they prepare materials for their Advancement to Candidacy Exam or for an NIH NRSA-style fellowship application. | |
| PHAR 9500 | Special Topics in Pharmacology (2) |
| Special Topics in Pharmacology Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PHAR 9995 | Research in Pharmacology (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Original research on approved problems. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PHAR 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Physiology | |
| PHY 5050 | Physiological Literature (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | A journal club. Students present recent research papers in biophysics and/or report on progress of their own research projects. Students learn how to effectively read, critique, and present science research progress. |
| PHY 8011 | Seminar in Physiology (2) |
| Topics of current interest in physiology and related sciences are presented and discussed. | |
| PHY 8012 | Seminar in Physiology (2) |
| Topics of current interest in physiology and related sciences are presented and discussed. Course was offered Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PHY 8040 | Physiology A (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The course will integrate background cellular and molecular knowledge into organ systems and whole animal, function. It is intended to provide the ability to integrate knowledge at the molecular level into function, the foundation of translational-based research. The physiology to be covered will include the nervous system, metabolism and endocrine systems. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| PHY 8041 | Physiology B (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The course will integrate background cellular and molecular knowledge into organ systems and whole animal, function. It is intended to provide the ability to integrate knowledge at the molecular level into function the foundation of translational-based research. Specifically, the physiology to be covered will include the heart, vasculature, kidney, GI, and muscle.
Requisites: PHY 8040 or permission of instructor Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 |
| PHY 8052 | Vascular Biology A (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The class covers the broad range of vascular biology from the basic science to clinical implications. The class integrates new methods in the field and relationships to heart function.
Prerequisite: PHY 8040 Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2013 |
| PHY 8053 | Vascular Biology B (2) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The class covers the broad range of vascular biology from the basic sciences to the clinical implications. In addition, the class integrates new methods in the field and relationships to heart function.
Prerequisite: PHY 8040 and PHY 8052 Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2013 |
| PHY 8092 | Directed Readings in Physiology (1 - 3) |
| Readings in particular fields of physiology under supervision of the instructor. | |
| PHY 8100 | Extreme Physiology (2) |
| The course focuses on aspects of human physiology observed during extreme environmental conditions. This includes: effects of gravity (e.g., space) on human physiology; effects of marathon running on human physiology, as well as high altitude and deep sea diving. These extremes will be discussed with an eye towards better understanding homeostatic and pathological human physiology. | |
| PHY 9995 | Research (3 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | Directed research on an approved problem in physiology. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PHY 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. Course was offered Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PHY 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | For doctoral dissertation. Course was offered Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |