Indicative Module Descriptor: This module is designed to provide up to date
information on stem cell biology and gene therapy with an emphasis on
current and developing clinical strategies.
Indicative Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. compare and contrast the properties of different stem cell populations.
2. describe the mechanisms involved in controlling of stem cell renewal and
differentiation.
3. discuss the role of stem cells in degenerative disease and cancer.
4. describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of viral and non viral gene
delivery strategies.
4. describe the principles underpinning stem cell and gene therapies with particular
emphasis on current clinical strategies.
Faculty
1. Developmental Biology
2. Embryonic Stem Cells
3. Hematopoietic Stem Cells
4. Adult Stem Cells including MSCs
5. Neural Stem Cells and iPS cells
6. Cancer Stem Cells
7. Chromosome Biology of Stem Cells
8. Genetic Modification of Stem Cells
9. Stem Cells and Medical Devices
10. Clinical Application of Stem Cells I (Disease Models)
11. Clinical Application of Stem Cells II (Manufacture)
Uri Frank
Linda Howard
Rod Ceredig
Mary Murphy
Sanbing Chen
Roisin Dwyer
Kieran Morrison
Thomas Ritter
Faisal Sherif
Tim O’Brien
Frank Barry