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MEDSCI 701
: Special Studies in Medical Science2022 Semester One (1223)
The critical review and analysis of research literature relating to a research topic. Components include an extensive literature review article defining the current knowledge relevant to a particular research area, a research proposal outlining proposed Masters research topic and its significance, and a formal presentation of the proposal. Suitable for students intending to undertake a Masters thesis.
Restriction: MEDSCI 702, 744
802
MEDSCI 703
: Advanced Biomedical Imaging2022 Semester One (1223)
Theory and practice of biomedical imaging from the sub-cellular to whole body level with specific emphasis on recent developments. Principles of digital image-processing and image analysis (including quantitative morphology), computed tomography and volume rendering and analysis. Imaging modalities including atomic force microscopy, light and confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray, CT, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
803
MEDSCI 704
: Stem Cells and Development2022 Semester One (1223)
Stem cell biology and the genetic regulation of developmental processes will be examined in normal and disease settings. Blood, immunity, vascular networks and the kidney will be used as systems to explore important concepts in organ development and regeneration. This knowledge will be applied in understanding disease processes such as leukaemia, inflammation and kidney disorders, and in designing new therapeutic strategies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
804
MEDSCI 705
: Infection, Immunity and Disease2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the ways in which host immune mechanisms control infection, infectious organisms evade host defence mechanisms, and the consequences of these processes for the host. Examples of human infectious diseases will include: HIV, hepatitis B, influenza, tuberculosis and streptococcal infections. Consideration of the consequences of infection will incorporate discussion of immune self/non-self discrimination, immune tolerance and autoimmune mechanisms, including the impact of response against infections on autoimmunity.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
805
MEDSCI 706
: Genomic Medicine2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines a range of medical genetic disorders that illustrate principles of disease mechanisms, diagnosis and management. These will include: haemophilia, familial cancer, late-onset neurological disorders and mitochondrial disease.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
806
MEDSCI 707
: Antimicrobials and Resistance2022 Semester One (1223)
Antimicrobial resistance is a public health concern developing worldwide. The nature of antimicrobial agents will be explored by examining their discovery, development and mechanisms of action. Antimicrobial resistance will be studied to understand both mechanisms of resistance and the factors that drive resistance. Emphasis will be placed on recent advances in the discovery of antimicrobials and the development of novel strategies for the control of infectious agents.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
807
MEDSCI 708
: Advanced Immunology and Immunotherapy2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores recent advances in immunology including the genes, proteins and cell types involved in the innate and adaptive immune response, with a focus on how key components are integrated at a systems level to determine immune outcomes. Examines a range of inflammatory and immune mediated diseases, together with methods of immunotherapy, including the latest approaches to combat cancer and autoimmune disease.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
808
MEDSCI 709
: Nutrition in Health and Disease2022 Semester One (1223)
The influence that dietary patterns, foods and food components have on the promotion and protection against the common nutrition-related diseases in New Zealand. The relevant epidemiological, clinical, and biochemical/physiological aspects of each disease are covered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
809
MEDSCI 710
: Nutrition Mechanisms2022 Semester Two (1225)
The mechanisms by which food and food components can influence disease processes. Topics covered include: the interaction between genotype and nutrition, antioxidants and oxidation protection mechanisms, dietary toxicology, the process of atherosclerosis, and the influence of the intra-uterine environment on growth and disease.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
810
MEDSCI 712
: Critical Evaluation of Nutritional Therapies2022 Semester Two (1225)
The suggested roles for micronutrients, 'nutriceuticals' and functional foods in general health, exercise performance and disease are evaluated using an evidence-based approach. The roles of micronutrients as dietary supplements and the potential actions of nutriceuticals and functional foods are also critically evaluated. Regulatory and ethical issues in the use of nutritional remedies are considered, including their use as supplements in chemotherapy or other conventional therapies, or in individuals with no symptoms.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
811
MEDSCI 713
: Principles of Cancer Therapy2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the molecular and cellular processes underlying cancer treatment and the development of tumour-selective therapy; the principles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy; DNA and the basis for its interactions with anticancer drugs; recognition of DNA by proteins; exploitation of these processes by anticancer drugs, oncogenes and other regulatory gene products; signal transduction mechanisms and strategies for changing cell cycle control; cytokines and the role of host responses in cancer therapy; new approaches to cancer therapy including gene therapy and photodynamic therapy.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 302
812
MEDSCI 714
: Advanced Cancer Biology2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced studies of concepts related to the biology of cancer. These will include: molecular mechanisms, signal transduction pathways, genomic instability, telomeres and telomerase, anoikis, DNA damage sensing mechanisms, and hypoxia and tumour progression.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 302
813
MEDSCI 715
: Molecular Toxicology2022 Semester One (1223)
Covers the current understanding of mechanisms implicated in toxicity of drugs and environmental chemicals plus the basis of inter-individual susceptibility. The course identifies strategies used to predict and prevent adverse reactions during drug development.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
814
MEDSCI 716
: Advanced Drug Disposition and Kinetics2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs, and the analysis of these processes. Also included are: in vivo/in vitro techniques in drug ADME studies used in drug development; drug analysis in biological matrices; and pharmaco-genomic aspects related to drug disposition.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
815
MEDSCI 717
: Advanced Neuroscience: Neuropharmacology2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced study of current research topics in neuroscience. Involves critical analysis of the literature within the context of a series of major research themes that encompass models from molecular through to systems level neuroscience. Themes will be selected from the following areas: neurogenesis, neurodegeneration and/or addiction.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
816
MEDSCI 718
: Pharmacology of Anaesthetics and Analgesics2022 Semester One (1223)
General aspects of anaesthetics and analgesics. Topics covered include the development of modern anaesthesia, the mechanisms of action of drugs used in general and local anaesthesia, and issues surrounding safety and efficacy of anaesthesia, including drug error and circadian variation in drug action.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
817
MEDSCI 719
: Pharmacometrics2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the application of mathematical models used in the interpretation of pharmacological observations. Computer-based analysis methods are investigated using individual and population-oriented approaches.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
818
MEDSCI 720
: Biomedical Research Techniques2022 Semester One (1223)
An introduction to some of the most commonly used techniques used in today's research laboratories; from tissue culture to confocal microscopy, RT-PCR to mass spectrometry, immunoassay to cloning. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles behind the techniques, how they are applied to address specific questions, and how to evaluate and use the data they generate.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
819
MEDSCI 721
: Advanced Toxicology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Focuses on classes of drugs associated with idiosyncratic adverse reactions and studies to define their metabolic basis and assessment of toxic risk.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
820
MEDSCI 722
: Clinical Pharmacology2022 Semester Two (1225)
The disposition and action of medicines in humans of all ages will be explored, as well as adverse reactions, effects of pregnancy, medicine classification, and evaluation of clinical trials. Emphasis is placed on understanding the sources of variability of medicines and the use of target concentration intervention.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
821
MEDSCI 723
: Cancer Pharmacology2022 Semester Two (1225)
The pharmacological basis of the action of anti-tumour drugs relevant to human cancer therapy, emphasising the variability of chemotherapy effects, interactions between anti-cancer agents and early phase clinical trials.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
822
MEDSCI 727
: Advanced Neuroscience: Neurophysiology2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced treatment of selected topics in neurophysiology and brain pathophysiology. Includes presentations and critical analysis by the students of the current scientific literature within the context of several major research themes that encompass models from molecular and cellular to systems level. Themes will be selected from the following areas: (1) motor control and motor disorders; (2) synapse physiology and pathophysiology; (3) advances in neural stem cell research; and (4) physiology and pathophysiology of CNS glia.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 206, 317
823
MEDSCI 729
: Perinatal Physiology and Medicine2022 Semester One (1223)
Fetal development has long-term consequences for health. This advanced course offers a wide range of research themes relating to fetal development and future health. Topics include: placental development, fetal physiology, and endocrine regulation and metabolic function during fetal and postnatal life. The course explores pathogenesis of disease and injury of the fetus and newborn, and how biomedical research leads to potential clinical treatment strategies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
824
MEDSCI 730
: Reproductive Science2022 Semester One (1223)
Molecular regulation and coordination of normal reproduction. The reproductive disorders that arise when normal biological processes are disrupted. Recent molecular methods have enabled us to study these processes and to understand how they can go wrong. Genomic and proteomic approaches to the understanding of reproduction and reproductive disorders will be presented. Examination of the new technologies that allow us to overcome some of these reproductive problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
825
MEDSCI 731
: Advanced Reproductive Biology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Focusses on recent scientific advances in the field of human reproductive biology and medicine, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Examines the scientific approaches used to understand normal and pathological pregnancies, recent advances in reproductive medicine, and the ethical implications and considerations of assisted reproductive technologies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions