Paul LaPointe
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
- pglapoin@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-1804
- Address
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5-51B Medical Sciences Building
8613 - 114 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H7
Asst Dean Grad Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Office of Advocacy & Wellbeing
- pglapoin@ualberta.ca
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Dr. Paul LaPointe is currently appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.Courses
CELL 201 - Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology
An introductory Cell Biology course suitable for students interested in pursuing Cell Biology specialization/honors. This course focuses on the molecular aspects of modern cell biology. Topics covered include the nucleus and gene expression; membrane structure and function; signal transduction; organelle biogenesis; cytoskeleton and cell motility; cell adhesion; the cell cycle; cancer; differentiation and stem cell technology. Reference will be made to key investigations and new technologies that have defined modern cell biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or SCI 100. Pre or corequisite: CHEM 261 or SCI 100. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in BIOL 201; in addition, not available to students currently enrolled in BIOL 201.
CELL 499B - Research Project
Directed research carried out in a laboratory of a member participating in the Cell Biology Program. The project normally continues through Fall and Winter Terms. Successful completion of this course requires application of laboratory skills, a written report and an oral presentation on the research project. Prerequisite: A 300-level CELL, Biological Sciences, or Biochemistry course and consent of the course coordinator.