Michael Overduin
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Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Biochemistry Dept
- overduin@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-3518
- Address
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3-33A Medical Sciences Building
8613 - 114 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H7
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Michael Overduin is currently appointed as Professor in the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.Courses
BIOCH 415 - Metabolic Modifications in Health and Disease
This course introduces students to adaptive and pathological changes in human metabolic pathways. The course will cover various situations which alter the 'normal' function of the metabolic pathways, such as lifestyle modifications (e.g. exercise, diet), starvation, cancer, diabetes, aging and neurodegenerative disorders, immune diseases, and mitochondrial diseases. Prerequisite(s): BIOCH 310 with a minimum grade of B-, or consent of the Department.
BIOCH 620 - Selected Topics in Protein Structure, Function, and Regulation
Directed reading and seminar course, based on papers taken from recent literature of protein research. Students critically discuss the papers and give oral presentations to the class. Designed for graduate students. Prerequisite: BIOCH 420 or equivalent, or consent of Department.
BIOCH 626B - Special Topics in Protein Research
Seminar course for advanced students. Detailed consideration is given to recent advances in research on protein structure and function and mechanism of enzyme action. Prerequisite: BIOCH 420 or consent of Department.
BIOCH 670B - Recent Advances in Biochemistry
A seminar course on topics of current interest in biochemistry. Students will contribute to a presentation based on recent developments published in first rate journals. Attendance at all seminars is expected. Note: open only to graduate students in Biochemistry.
BIOCH 671B - Recent Advances in Biochemistry
A seminar course on topics of current interest in biochemistry. Students will contribute a presentation on their research project that includes original data. Attendance at all seminars is expected. Prerequisite: BIOCH 670 or consent of the Department. Note: open only to graduate students in Biochemistry.