SCRB 197

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Instructors: Fishman, Melton, Park

New medical therapies promise to change not only quality of life and life expectancy, but even what it means to be human. And yet huge gaps remain between fundamental sciences and translation to the clinic. We will explore traditional and cutting-edge themes in therapeutics and their applicability to medical needs. Discussions range from understanding the mechanism of action of today’s drugs to the possibilities for changing the very nature of our brains and genomes, along with the ethical dilemmas these opportunities bring with them. By engaging in active discussions with leading scientists and biotechnologists, students will garner insight into how advances in fundamental science can be translated into new therapeutics, along with the limitations faced.

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