Elena Posse de Chaves

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Dr. Elena Posse de Chaves is currently appointed as Professor in the Department of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

NEURO 698 - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a half term research course (e.g. NEURO 451, NEURO 452, NEURO 498, NEURO 499, other one-term research courses offered by the supervisor's department, or summer students from their supervisor's laboratory). Mentorship includes activities such as in-lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year and Spring/Summer session. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress, and final reports. This course cannot be used to satisfy course requirements of the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department of and the student's supervisor.

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NEURO 699B - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a full - term research course (e.g. two-terms research courses offered by the supervisor's department). Mentorship includes activities such as in-lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress and final reports. This course cannot be used to satisfy course requirements of the Neuroscience Graduate. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department of and the student's supervisor.

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PMCOL 301 - Introduction to Research in Pharmacology

This course is designed to introduce students to pharmacological research. The student will carry out an individual research project in a laboratory under the supervision of a member of the Department of Pharmacology. Supervision by Professors from other Departments may be possible, provided that a sponsor from the Department of Pharmacology is identified and the project is relevant to the discipline of Pharmacology. Students must secure a supervisor before registration. There may be a limited number of spaces available. The course offers formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar with good lab practices, develop critical thinking, evaluation and troubleshooting skills, while applying their knowledge to practical research questions. Completion of this course requires a written report of the project and a presentation to an examining committee. Restricted to Pharmacology Honors or Specialization students in the third year of their program. Registration must be approved by the Department of Pharmacology. Please contact the course coordinator for registration in the course.

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PMCOL 302 - Introduction to Research in Pharmacology

This course is designed to introduce students to pharmacological research. The student will carry out an individual research project in a laboratory under the supervision of a member of the Department of Pharmacology. Supervision by Professors from other Departments may be possible, provided that a sponsor from the Department of Pharmacology is identified and the project is relevant to the discipline of Pharmacology. Students must secure a supervisor before registration. There may be a limited number of spaces available. The course offers formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar with good lab practices, develop critical thinking, evaluation and troubleshooting skills, while applying their knowledge to practical research questions. Completion of this course requires a written report of the project and a presentation to an examining committee. Restricted to Pharmacology Honors or Specialization students in the third year of their program. Registration must be approved by the Department of Pharmacology. Please contact the course coordinator for registration in the course.

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PMCOL 401 - Pharmacology Tutorial

The student will carry out an individual research project in a laboratory under the supervision of a member of the Department of Pharmacology. Supervision by Professors from other Departments may be possible, provided that a sponsor from the Department of Pharmacology is identified and the project is relevant to the discipline of Pharmacology. Students must secure a supervisor before registration. The course offers formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar with good lab practices, develop critical thinking, evaluation and troubleshooting skills, while applying their knowledge to practical research questions. Completion of this course requires a written report of the project and a presentation to an examining committee. Restricted to Pharmacology Specialization students or Honor students in Stream B in the fourth year of their program. Registration must be approved by the Department of Pharmacology. Please contact the course coordinator for registration in the course.

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PMCOL 402 - Pharmacology Tutorial

The student will carry out an individual research project in a laboratory under the supervision of a member of the Department of Pharmacology. Supervision by Professors from other Departments may be possible, provided that a sponsor from the Department of Pharmacology is identified and the project is relevant to the discipline of Pharmacology. Students must secure a supervisor before registration. The course offers formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar with good lab practices, develop critical thinking, evaluation and troubleshooting skills, while applying their knowledge to practical research questions. Completion of this course requires a written report of the project and a presentation to an examining committee. Restricted to Pharmacology Specialization students or Honor students in Stream B in the fourth year of their program. Registration must be approved by the Department of Pharmacology. Please contact the course coordinator for registration in the course.

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PMCOL 475 - Signal Transduction Systems as Pharmacological Targets

This course explores the intricate world of signal transduction mechanisms and their potential as pharmacological targets. Students will discover the complex networks that regulate cellular functions, including how signals are transmitted and interpreted by cells to control processes like growth, metabolism, and apoptosis. The course will provide an in-depth analysis of how these pathways can be modulated for therapeutic purposes, highlighting their relevance in treating various diseases such as cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Prerequisites: PMCOL 343 and 344 or ZOOL 342 or NEURO 371 or PHYSL 371 or consent of the instructor. In the case of over-subscription, preference will be given to students enrolled in Pharmacology BSc degree programs.

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PMCOL 575 - Signal Transduction Systems as Pharmacological Targets

Regulation of various aspects of cell regulation, including proliferation, differentiation, metabolism, survival, motility, and gene transcription, occur mainly via protein phosphorylation in a complex array of well-organized signal transduction pathways. This course will cover topics related to the pharmacological investigation of cellular transduction systems, the discovery of small molecules that alter cell signaling, and how pharmacological manipulation of these signaling pathways may be useful in the drug treatment of a diverse range of diseases, including metastatic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, immune, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Prerequisites: Consent of Department.

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PMCOL 601A - Pharmacology Graduate Seminars

All graduate students are required to participate in this credit/no-credit graduate course every year by attending the weekly sessions and giving one presentation per year. The course consists of presentations by graduate students, University of Alberta faculty members and external speakers, and workshops and information sessions relevant to graduate studies. Note: Open only to Graduate students in Pharmacology.

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PMCOL 601B - Pharmacology Graduate Seminars

All graduate students are required to participate in this credit/no-credit graduate course every year by attending the weekly sessions and giving one presentation per year. The course consists of presentations by graduate students, University of Alberta faculty members and external speakers, and workshops and information sessions relevant to graduate studies. Note: Open only to Graduate students in Pharmacology.

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PMCOL 698 - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a half term research course (e.g. PMCOL 301, PMCOL 302, PMCOL 401, PMCOL 402, PMCOL 497, PMCOL 499, other one-term research courses taken by the undergraduate student in the supervisor's laboratory, or summer students from their supervisor's laboratory). Mentorship includes activities such as in-lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year and Spring/Summer session. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress, and final reports. This course cannot be used to satisfy course requirements of the Pharmacology Graduate Program. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department of and the student's supervisor.

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PMCOL 699A - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a full - term research course (e.g. two-terms research courses taken by the undergraduate student in the supervisor's laboratory). Mentorship includes activities such as in-lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress and final reports. This course cannot be used to satisfy course requirements of the Pharmacology Graduate Program. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department and the student's supervisor.

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PMCOL 699B - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a full - term research course (e.g. two-terms research courses taken by the undergraduate student in the supervisor's laboratory). Mentorship includes activities such as in-lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress and final reports. This course cannot be used to satisfy course requirements of the Pharmacology Graduate Program. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department and the student's supervisor.

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