LABMP 500 - 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 (LABMP 400). 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. A written review of scientific literature on a specific topic in Pathology will be required. Prerequisites: Credit may only be obtained in one of LABMP 400 or LABMP 500.

No syllabi

Winter Term 2025

Lectures

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LECTURE B1
(78202)
5
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09 (TR)
15:30 - 16:50

Winter Term 2026

LABMP 500 - 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. A written review of scientific literature on a specific topic in Pathology will be required. Open to graduate students in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Other graduate students and clinical residents may register with the 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
(86645)
5
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
15:30 - 16:50