• PATH 8300

    Tumors and the Immune System
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    3.90

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    Fall 2024

    This module will allow students to gain comprehensive understanding of the extensive interactions between the immune system and neoplasia. The course will focus on discussion of contemporary literature, and will require students to have a strong knowledge of innate and adaptive immunity.

  • PATH 8050

    Colloquium in Human Disease Research
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    4.00

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    (Formerly PRPR) The purpose of this course is to introduce new graduate students to the scientific literature in human disease, and to give them experience in interpreting, discussing, and presenting both research publications and their own progress on research projects. Enrollees will be expected to present at least one research literature report each semester.

  • PATH 8060

    Rotation in Diagnostic and Interventional Medicine
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    Fall 2024

    A four-week rotation in several facets of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. These rotations will expose students to clinical problems and hands-on techniques such as tissue procurement, processing, and diagnosis. Students will attend Clinical Conferences in which cases of human diseases related to the students' areas of thesis research are discussed. This rotation will allow students to discuss their thesis research with faculty members to further refine their ideas. Students are encouraged to select one of these faculty members to serve on their Graduate Committee.

  • PATH 8130

    Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease I
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    Fall 2024

    A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focuses on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Note: Students may take part II before part I of this course.

  • PATH 8460

    Seminars in Human Disease and Molecular Medicine
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    Fall 2024

    Weekly presentations from speakers within and outside of UVA presenting descriptions, problems, and cur-rent approaches to diagnosis, molecular basis, and treatment of human disease. Presentations will usually contain both clinical and laboratory research, though occasionally reports of disease model systems will be presented.

  • PATH 9999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2024

    Dissertation research credit for students who have completed their advancement to candidacy.