Stem Cell and Diabetes
Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Cell and Diabetes | KHT622 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Yusufhan YAZIR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have knowledge about diabetes mellitus.
2) Have knowledge about regenerative pharmacology.
3) Have knowledge about pancreas and islet development and transplantation.
4) Have knowledge about cell based therapies in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
5) Have knowledge about the differentiation and reprogramming of the stem cell into the insulin expressing cell.
6) Have knowledge about tissue engineering and encapsulation in the treatment of diabetes.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Giving general information about diabetes mellitus. What are the current approaches to diabetes treatment? Is it possible to treat diabetes with stem cells?
Weekly Schedule
1) Diabetes mellitus2) Regenerative pharmacology
3) Pancreas and islet development
4) Pancreas and islet transplantation
5) Cell replacement strategies in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
6) Stem cell resources for the replacement of beta cells
7) Stem cell resources for the replacement of beta cells
8) Mıdterm
9) Differentiation of stem cell into insulin-synthesizing cell
10) Beta cell formation by adult stem cell reprogramming
11) Embryonic stem cells in the treatment of diabetes
12) Tissue engineering and immun defence
13) Use of biological scaffolds in functional tissue reconstruction
14) Encapsulation and diabetes
15) Immunization of cell and biocompatible capsules
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Essentials of stem cell biology, Editör: Robert Lanza, John Gearhart, Brigid Hogan, Douglas Melton, Roger Pedersen, E. Donnall Thomas, James A. Thomson. 2006 Elsevier Academic Press
2- Kök Hücre. Prof.Dr. Alp CAN, 2013. Akademisyen Kitabevi, ISBN:9786054649433
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Discussion
4) Discussion
5) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required