Molecular Mechanisms of Aging
BPH 310QC
Subject & Catalog Number
Jointly Offered with:
Harvard Chan School as MET 212
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Description
We will explore molecular mechanisms underlying aging and aging-related disease. Topics will include nutrient signaling and energy metabolism, genome stability and proteostasis, interventional approaches to extended longevity, and theories of aging including the free radical theory. Recent and classic literature will be critically discussed.
Recommended Prep
Preference given to PhD students in HILS-affiliated programs (e.g., BPH, BBS, etc.)
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
2
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Bio Sciences in Public Health
Course Component
Reading and Research
Subject
Biological Sci in Public Hlth
Grading Basis
FAS Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
None
Course Level
Graduate Course
