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Summary

The module will introduce you to:ÌýÌý

• Basic stem cell biology; induction of pluripotent stem cells; cancer stem cells; different sources of stem cells with potential for clinical applications aimed at repairing diseased or damaged tissues, including those due to birth defects; stem cells for human disease modelling.ÌýÌý

• The importance of multidisciplinary approaches and regulatory and ethical issues concerning the use of stem cells and translation into the clinic will also be addressed.ÌýÌý

• There will be the opportunity for you to attend additional ICH/Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê research seminars and also the annual one day London Stem Cell Network Symposium.Ìý

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After successfully completing the module, you should be able to:

1. Select appropriate models for testing potential value of cells from different sources for the repair of specific tissues
2. Assess methodological and ethical issues concerning the use of stem cells in laboratory and clinical contexts
3. Critically interpret and evaluate study findings
4. Review and effectively present study findings, methodologies and ethical issues

Who is this module for?

This is a core module for MSc Cell and Gene Therapy and an optional module for the MSc Personalised Medicine and Novel Therapies.

Teaching and Learning Methods

This module will be delivered mostly as a series of lectures given by basic scientists and clinicians based at ICH/Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê with some external experts (e.g. from industry, regulatory bodies). There will also be some interactive discussion sessions on selected topics. You will be encouraged to attend additional research seminars, though this is not compulsory. You will be expected to undertake research presentations to tutors and other students and will also be expected to undertake periods of self-study, as directed by the course tutor.Ìý