LABMP 400 - Introduction to Human Disease

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Lecture sessions on the study of human disease are presented. The causes and general mechanisms of disease with selected specific examples from various organ systems are discussed. Disease related structural and functional changes at the molecular, cellular and tissue level are presented, and how these changes can be appreciated by various laboratory methods. The discipline bridges basic science and clinical medicine. Prerequisites: 6 units in PHYSL, 3 units in BIOCH . Credit can be obtained in only 1 of LABMP 400 or LABMP 500

No syllabi

Winter Term 2025

Lectures

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LECTURE B1
(78201)
50
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09 (TR)
15:30 - 16:50

Winter Term 2026

LABMP 400 - Bench to Bedside Impact
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of clinical laboratory medicine and pathology, emphasizing the role of translational research in advancing patient care. The course examines basic mechanisms of disease, equipping learners with an understanding of how the clinical laboratory plays a vital role in healthcare by aiding in the identification and management of health conditions, as well as how scientific discoveries are integrated into real-world clinical practice. This engaging course covers key areas of laboratory medicine and pathology, such as hematopathology, molecular pathology, infectious disease diagnostics, genetics, and clinical toxicology. Prerequisites: 6 units in PHYSL, 3 units in BIOCH or consent of the department. Credit can be obtained in only 1 of LABMP 400 or LABMP 500


Lectures

Section Capacity Class times Login to view Instructor(s) and Location
LECTURE B1
(86644)
50
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
15:30 - 16:50