PHYL 5513

Offered every second year, or on demand.This course provides an in-depth survey of Endocrinology with emphasis on recent developments. This course focuses on modern technologies involved in the study of the physiology and molecular endocrinology of a number of hormonally-regulated systems. The overall objective of the course is to become familiar with a diverse selection of topics in hormone signaling. Topics include: mechanisms of hormone and neuro-peptides synthesis, secretion and action; signal transduction and transcriptional regulation. Seminars will deal with fundamental as well as advanced aspects of these topics derived from reading very recent review articles and research papers. Endocrine disorders will be addressed throughout the course. Students will be expected to make presentations based upon appropriate literature listed by the teaching faculty. DIRECTOR: Y. Anini