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This course will have an in-depth coverage of the structure, function, and synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins. In this course, The nature of genes and chromosomes (the repositories of genetic information) and the mechanics of DNA synthesis and genome replication, followed by discussions on repair, recombination and transposition will be discussed. In addition, pathways of gene expression (transcription, RNA processing, and translation) and the mechanisms of regulating these pathways, with special emphasis on transcriptional control will also be covered.
This course aims to give broad but comprehensive information on the majority of the important techniques used today in biomedical research. It aims to give a background on the theory, practice and applications of the various techniques, as well as their limitations and pitfalls. After completing the course, students will be well equipped to embark upon research projects with a useful knowledge of the techniques covered and how to apply them to address specific research-based questions, and also how to interpret the data derived from these applications. It is not the aim of the course to teach students how to perform various procedures - this can only be achieved with extensive, repeated, supervised, hands-on laboratory training, which is obviously not feasible in this context. The format of the sessions may vary according to the needs of each topic. Most session will commence with a tutorial covering the principles and practice of the technique at hand, followed by a less formal session where instrumentation can be seen in operation, experimental examples can be examined, and raw data can be viewed and discussed.
This course deals with advances in the mechanisms of the various disease processes. This program offers the students a comprehensive review of the theoretical and practical aspects of general pathology. The students will be exposed to formal lectures and laboratory teaching which will emphasize the most modern concepts and methodologies in the fields of cell injury, inflammation, tissue repair, infection, hemodynamic changes, vascular disorders, environmental disorders and neplasia.
This course will explore ways in which microbial pathogens, particularly bacteria and viruses, interact with their hosts. Topics that will be covered include bacterial-host cell interactions, role of bacterial toxins in pathogenicity, viral infections and escape strategies, emerging and re-emerging viral infections, host defense and innate/adaptive immunity, exaggerated immune responses and immunopathology, virus-host cell interactions in cancerogenesis, and strategies for vaccine development.
This course tackles advanced principles and recent findings in pharmacology. It is intended that the seminar should provide a more didactic and interactive meeting than usually occurs in a more traditional research seminar.
This course will provide students with the latest advances in genetics with a major focus on conceptual and technical advances in human genetics. This includes illustration of the current knowledge and views on the cellular and molecular basis of single gene and multifactorial disorders. In addition, recent advances in the genomic aspects of human disease will be emphasized.
This course will focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms behind cancer progression, invasion, metastases and consequences of cancer. In addition, it will cover the host-organ microenvironment and the role of inflammation, tumor immunology, viral oncology, the role of hormones and cytokines, molecular pathology, tumor staging and differentiation and cancer metabolism and cachexia. Particular focus on the control pathways will provide students the background to the cutting edge of drug design for targeted cancer therapy.
The broad objective of this course is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the light and electron microscopic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs of the human body. Students will gain in depth understanding of: 1) how structural specializations of cells reflect their functions; 2) how cells associate to form tissues and perform their specialized functions; 3) how groups of cells (tissues) associate to form organs; and 4) how this organization enables each organ system to carry out its function; 5) how stem cells contribute to tissue formation and regeneration.
Advanced Topics in Neuroscience is organized as a weekly seminar series in which various topics in modern neuroscience are discussed. Seminars are presented by faculty or when suitable by visiting outside neuroscientists. Rather than presenting a typical research seminar, speakers are asked to present material with sufficient background material to be readily understood by students. It is intended that the seminar should provide a more didactic and interactive meeting than usually occurs in a more traditional research seminar. The course covers most recent cutting-edge developments in various Neuroscience topics including learning and memory, brain plasticity, motor functions, neurodegeneration and neurobiology of disease, etc.
This course will focus on the pathophysiological mechanisms resulting in changes of body function that occur in common diseases as well as compensatory mechanisms that play a role in system dysfunction. It will also cover the assessment of organ function by monitoring/measuring relevant parameters.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of epidemiology and biostatistics. After a review of the history and development of epidemiology as the basic science of public health, students will consider definitions of health, the determinants of health and the natural history of disease. They will then be introduced to the science of demography, measures of disease frequency and sources of data for measuring health outcomes. Students will distinguish descriptive epidemiology from analytical epidemiology and they will then cover the key epidemiological study designs in a logical sequence from ecological and cross sectional studies to case-control and cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials. They will learn how to ask public health research questions, propose hypotheses and select appropriate study designs. They will apply their new learning to practical public health problems. They will be introduced to infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak investigation. The biostatistics sessions will deal with the interpretation of results obtained from the practical applications of statistics used in medical research including descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
This course will build on the concepts and principles of epidemiology and biostatistics that students were introduced to in BE1. After a revision session covering health outcome measures, students will cover rate adjustment, cause, bias and confounding. They will then be introduced to screening and clinical trials. Students will have an opportunity to practice literature searches and critical appraisal. They will learn more about ethics in medical research and will have a revision session on scientific writing. They will have sessions on chronic disease and injury epidemiology and will conclude with environmental epidemiology and an infectious disease case study. The biostatistics session deal with the interpretation of results obtained from the practical applications of statistics used in medical research including cohort studies and clinical trials.
This course will discuss topics in Biostatistics at the bachelor level.
Every PhD student must pass a Comprehensive Examination (CE) designed to evaluate the breadth and depth of the student’s knowledge of his or her discipline, as well as the student’s scholarly potential. The CE consists of an oral part and will be prepared, administered, and evaluated by an examination committee from the student’s concerned department. It must be taken before the start of the student’s fifth semester in the program. Students taking the CE must be in good academic standing after completion of the required coursework. Student is also expected to prepare a concise and complete Research Proposal that clearly defines the research problem and objectives, and outlines the research methodology and a plan that the student will follow for the dissertation work. The proposal should be completed under the direction of the student’s supervisor and must be approved by the Advisory Committee. The proposal’s content and format must follow the PhD Research Proposal Preparation Guidelines issued by the College of Graduate Studies. The CE may be repeated only once, no later than the end of the student’s fifth semester. A second unsuccessful attempt leads to immediate termination of the student’s enrollment in the PhD program. The CE course is non-credit rated, while a Pass or Fail result for each attempt will be recorded on the student’s academic transcript.
This course covers: The structure and content of the dissertation proposal; The dissertation proposal writing process; Peer review and manuscript development; Proposal development skills; Skills for oral presentation and defense of research in both academic and professional settings.
The Journal club course will require students to discuss and critique an original and recent journal article, not a review paper, describing a major scientific advancement in their area of research and will be chosen in consultation with the student’s supervisor. Each student is required to discuss and critique one research article. This course also involves regular attendance by the student to relevant Faculty research seminars organized monthly by the office of research & Graduate Studies as well as seminars of visiting researchers. The main academic supervisor may choose seminars or colloquium sessions that are mandatory for a student to attend. The seminar also involves a weekly class where students present and critically review recent research advances related to their working field. Participation in the Graduate seminar is encouraged to be continued throughout the student’s study period.
The Journal club course will require students to discuss and critique an original and recent journal article, not a review paper, describing a major scientific advancement in their area of research and will be chosen in consultation with the student’s supervisor. Each student is required to discuss and critique one research article. This course also involves regular attendance by the student to relevant Faculty research seminars organized monthly by the office of research & Graduate Studies as well as seminars of visiting researchers. The main academic supervisor may choose seminars or colloquium sessions that are mandatory for a student to attend. The seminar also involves a weekly class where students present and critically review recent research advances related to their working field. Participation in the Graduate seminar is encouraged to be continued throughout the student’s study period.
The Journal club course will require students to discuss and critique an original and recent journal article, not a review paper, describing a major scientific advancement in their area of research and will be chosen in consultation with the student’s supervisor. Each student is required to discuss and critique one research article. This course also involves regular attendance by the student to relevant Faculty research seminars organized monthly by the office of research & Graduate Studies as well as seminars of visiting researchers. The main academic supervisor may choose seminars or colloquium sessions that are mandatory for a student to attend. The seminar also involves a weekly class where students present and critically review recent research advances related to their working field. Participation in the Graduate seminar is encouraged to be continued throughout the student’s study period.
The Journal club course will require students to discuss and critique an original and recent journal article, not a review paper, describing a major scientific advancement in their area of research and will be chosen in consultation with the student’s supervisor. Each student is required to discuss and critique one research article. This course also involves regular attendance by the student to relevant Faculty research seminars organized monthly by the office of research & Graduate Studies as well as seminars of visiting researchers. The main academic supervisor may choose seminars or colloquium sessions that are mandatory for a student to attend. The seminar also involves a weekly class where students present and critically review recent research advances related to their working field. Participation in the Graduate seminar is encouraged to be continued throughout the student’s study period.
This module is designed to give an answer to the question ?what is public health?? and to introduce the main concepts, principles, and practices of public health, illustrated by selected major topics in both high income countries and emerging economies.
To introduce the basic statistical methods used in public health research. As part of this introduction, students will learn to make practical use of SPSS.
To provide an introduction to the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology.
To provide students with an overview and critical appreciation of the assessment of health needs and the evaluation of health care.
To provide students with a range of ways of thinking about health services and health systems. Drawing on epidemiology, history, medicine, economics and sociology, the module will help students understand how services function, the reasons services have developed in the way they have, the basis of some universal, persistent problems, and possible solutions to such difficulties.
To provide students with an overview and a critical appreciation of the nature and purpose of health promotion.
To provide a multidisciplinary framework for understanding the principles of interventions against infectious diseases, environmental hazards and emergency preparedness.
To introduce the basic statistical methods used in scientific pharmaceutical practice and research. As part of this introduction, students will be introduced to the statistical package SPSS.
This is an introductory course for MPH students. The course will review the definition, history and scope of public health including notable public health successes. It will cover the determinants of and disparities in health and prospects for the future. It will describe the assessment of population health, demography and sources of data for public health. The course will also provide students with an introduction to public health ethics. It will introduce students to the Global Burden of Disease Study, Blue Zone Case Studies and the state of public Health in the Arab World. Finally the course will examine health care systems and emerging public health challenges. The course will use a range of teaching methods including lectures, mini-workshops, seminars and class-exercises. Assessment will be by a written examination using short-answer questions.
This course will describe qualitative research methods and have students apply them on example datasets.
To provide students with an thorough overview of the scope and content and modern occupational health practice. This module will cover the curriculum and provide the necessary academic training for students to sit the accreditation examination of most boards, colleges and faculties of occupational medicine.
During the course students will complete three substantial written assignments. These will provide an opportunity to pursue a specific area of public health in depth and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the taught part of the course. The final assignment will require the student to demonstrate that he/she can integrate the various strands of learning acquired during the course to provide a substantial and worthwhile contribution to public health understanding.
To provide an introduction to the main issues in clinical epidemiology including the design, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials.
During the course students will complete three substantial written assignments. These will provide an opportunity to pursue a specific area of public health in depth and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the taught part of the course. The final assignment will require the student to demonstrate that he/she can integrate the various strands of learning acquired during the course to provide a substantial and worthwhile contribution to public health understanding.
This module will focus on the ways in which the environment can affect health. Students will be introduced to study designs in environmental health including ways in which exposure and outcomes are measured. The following topics will also be covered: environmental monitoring, surveillance systems for environmentally determined disease, investigation of disease clusters, GIS, main environmental hazards (chemicals, radiation) and media (soil, food, water, air). Students will also consider sustainability, climate change and environmental legislation and regulation. The focus will be on both high income countries and emerging economies.
This course is designed to broaden students thinking and build on their appreciation of current public health priorities and controversies. The course will concentrate on current perspectives and research findings about problems important to the health of individuals and communities. The sessions cover a broad spectrum of population-based, prevention-oriented issues relevant to the professional practice of public health in the private and public sectors of both domestic and international communities.
This course is designed for MPH students. The course will review the epidemiology of maternal, child and newborn health (MNCH) and relevant national and global policies and programs for MNCH. It will cover the health challenges posed by high-risk infants and children and in addition will address the key topics of reproductive health, maternal and child nutrition and adolescent health. The course will also address women’s place in development and lacatation management. The course will use a range of teaching methods including lectures, ini-workshops, seminars and class-exercises. Assessment will be by a written examination using short-answer questions.
This course will discuss non-communicable disease epidemics and their implications.
During the course students will complete three substantial written assignments. These will provide an opportunity to pursue a specific area of public health in depth and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the taught part of the course. The final assignment will require the student to demonstrate that he/she can integrate the various strands of learning acquired during the course to provide a substantial and worthwhile contribution to public health understanding.
This course provides students with an introduction to the advanced concepts, methods, and study designs used in epidemiology.
This course is designed for MPH students. It will review the global burden of disease and injury and make comparisons between of health in developed and developing countries . The course will describe progress on MDGs. It will cover health inequities and a comparative analysis of health systems and health sector reforms. The course will use a range of teaching methods including lectures, mini-workshops, seminars and class-exercises. Assessment will be by a written examination using short-answer questions.
This course provides an introduction to the skills needed for effective public health practice for MPH students. It will cover sources of data and how to perform a literature search on PubMed. The course will review scientific writing, data presentation and plagiarism. It will provide students with an Introduction to critical appraisal of public health research. The course will also refresh students’ numerical skills by providing mathematics revision for epidemiology and biostatistics. The course will use a range of teaching methods including lectures, mini-workshops, seminars and class-exercises. Assessment will be by a written examination using short-answer questions.
This course covers advanced statistical methods used in public health research including multivariate methods and survival analysis. It will provide students with advanced skills in selecting appropriate statistical tools for analysis of complex data and interpreting the results of statistical analyses reported in the health literature.
This is an advanced MPH course in which students are expected to build on the fundamental knowledge gained from the basic Environmental Health course. The course is particularly focused on the health impact of environmental contaminants of air, water, soil, and food. Students are expected to integrate and solidify their knowledge in solving environmental health problems based on multi-disciplinary approaches. In addition, students will develop specific skills in advanced epidemiological methods used to quantify environmental health risks and be able to pursue careers in relevant scientific fields.
This course will review the major public health issues of local and global importance. It will provide students with an opportunity for advanced learning on the major threats to health and their distribution within populations. The course will cover the strengths and weaknesses of the main types of public health interventions and the challenges in dealing with uncertainty in making public health policies. Finally the course will address ethical issues and their importance to epidemiology and public health along with the philosophy underpinning public health action and how to apply it to health policies. The course will use a range of teaching methods including lectures, mini-workshops, seminars and class-exercises. Assessment will be by a written examination using short-answer questions.
This course covers: The major public health issues of local and global importance; Communicating the major threats to health and their distribution within populations; The strengths and weaknesses of the main types of public health interventions; The problems of dealing with uncertainty in making public health policies; Ethical issues and their importance to epidemiology and public health; The philosophy underpinning public health action and how to apply it to health policies.
This course covers controversies and new thinking in epidemiologic practice including measurement, causal reasoning and confounding.
This course covers: Advanced statistical methods used in public health research; Multivariate methods; Survival analysis in public health research; Interpretation of the results of statistical analyses reported in the health literature; Modeling; Advanced statistical analyses using SPSS.
This course covers: The multidisciplinary nature of managing the impact of the environment on health; Evaluating the body of scientific literature to assess the state of knowledge and research gaps; The methodologies used in environmental health research, assessment of environmental health impacts; Current problems and potential solutions in environmental health, management of environmental health risks; Communicating results to lay audiences.
Aim To allow students to build on their appreciation of current public health priorities and controversies by participating in a series of cutting edge graduate seminars.
The course is designed to teach the fundamentals in Population Health. It will introduce students to the social and behavioral determinants of health, communicable and chronic diseases, environmental and occupational health protection, and other public health topics.
This course covers knowledge, attitudes and skills to fulfill public health and occupational health responsibilities to patients, communities and the UAE population as a whole.
The course is an introduction to some important topics in biostatistics. It represents an introduction to the field and provides plenty of data sets to be analyzed using some common statistical methods. Specific topics include type of variables in statistics; descriptive statistics for qualitative and quantitative variables and graphical representations; statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons in terms of means and proportions; measures of performances; measures of associations; linear regression; logistic regression and an introduction to survival analysis. The course provides an extensive application of the methodology through computer by suing the SPSS software. The course materials are designed with very limited mathematical formulas and the emphasis is on interpretation and concepts.
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