Biological aspects of C> / Basic cell biology
University Assigned Professor Module: Ass. Prof. A. Kriebardis
The students will gain understanding about different cell types, as well as basic aspects related to cell biology. The students will also learn about different methods (viral and non-viral vectors) of gene therapy.
Cells and tissue culture basics, cells life cycle
Cells life cycle, cell death, aging and senescence, differentiation
Stem cells
Case studies of cell types (MSCs, immune cells, stem cells)
Response of immune system to cell therapies
Cell signaling with focus on T cell signaling
Viruses and viral vectors, non-viral gene therapies,
Case studies of gene therapies (viral vectors, non-viral vectors)
