Drug metabolism, agents affecting cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Chemotherapy of infections and of cancer. Renal pharmacology, toxicology and principles of drug disposition. A laboratory project course dealing with the development and present state of knowledge in selected research areas of Pharmacology. Students will be required to participate actively in the research project by evaluating key scientific papers as well as experimental methodology, biological merit and significance.
Students select a laboratory project under the supervision of a staff member.
Areas of interest include toxicology, endocrine, developmental, cardiovascular, reproductive and neuropharmacology. T he following courses are designed primarily for graduate students in the Department, but may be attended by others under special circumstances. These courses are given in a rotational sequence and students may register according to their specific requirements and interests. The basic actions of drugs affecting axonal conduction and synaptic transmission, with particular emphasis on the central nervous system and its functions. All rights reserved.