Andrew Simmonds
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Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
- andrew@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-1840
- Address
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5-19A Medical Sciences Building
8613 - 114 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H7
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Dr. Andrew Simmonds is currently appointed as Professor in the Department of Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.Courses
CELL 398 - Research Project
Directed research carried out in a laboratory of a member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course only once. Successful completion requires a written report on the research project. Normally for students in their third year of study. Prerequisite: any 300-level Science course, CELL 300 recommended, and the consent of the Cell Biology Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies. Closed to web registration.
CELL 402 - The Birth and Death of a Cell
An advanced course dealing with cell differentiation, intracellular and extracellular signaling processes, the cell cycle, apoptosis and necrosis. Consists of lecture material and small group learning sessions. Topics include stem cell research, cancer therapy and human disorders involving cell death (e.g., Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease). Requires reading and discussion of current research articles. Prerequisite: CELL 201 or BIOL 201 and any 300-level Science course (CELL 3xx or BIOCH 3xx recommended) or consent of Department.
CELL 502 - The Birth and Death of a Cell
An advanced course dealing with cell differentiation, intracellular and extracellular signaling processes, the cell cycle, apoptosis and necrosis. Consists of lecture material and small group learning sessions. Topics include stem cell research, cancer therapy and human disorders involving cell death (e.g. Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease). Will require reading and discussion of current research articles. Lectures are the same as for CELL 402 but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. May not be taken if credit has already been obtained in CELL 402. Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.