Medical Sciences


The 2008-09 membership of this Committee had not been determined at the time Courses of Instruction went to press; below is the Committee’s most recent roster. If complete membership information for 2008-09 becomes available, it will be added to the on-line course catalog.

Faculty of the Committee on Higher Degrees in Medical Sciences

Thomas M. Roberts, Professor of Pathology and Dean of the Division of Medical Sciences (Medical School) (Chair)
Nancy Andrews, George Richards Minot Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Michael C. Carroll, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Susan M. Dymecki, Associate Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Raymond L. Erikson, American Cancer Society Professor of Cellular and Developmental Biology
Thomas O. Fox, Associate Professor of Neuroscience (Medical School) (ex officio)
Dana Gabuzda, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Edward E. Harlow, Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor of Cancer Research and Teaching (Medical School)
Stephen C. Harrison, Giovanni Armenise - Harvard Professor of Basic Biomedical Science and Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Peter M. Howley, Shattuck Professor of Pathological Anatomy (Medical School)
David M. Knipe, Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Rosalind A. Segal, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Michael Starnbach, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Shannon Turley, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
David L. Van Vactor, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Christopher T. Walsh, Hamilton Kuhn Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Gary I. Yellen, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)

Other Faculty Offering Instruction in the Division of Medical Sciences

Kami Ahmad, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Koichi Akashi, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Chester Alper, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Seth L. Alper, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Frederick W. Alt, Charles A. Janeway Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Marcus Altfeld, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
David M. Altshuler, Associate Professor of Genetics and of Medicine (Medical School)
Paul J. Anderson, K. Frank Austen Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Jonathan P. Arm, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Scott A. Armstrong, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas, Kurt J. Isselbacher/Peter D.Schwartz Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
John A. Assad, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Jon Christopher Aster, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Dennis A. Ausiello, Jackson Professor of Clinical Medicine (Medical School)
K. Frank Austen, Astrazeneca Professor of Respiratory and Inflammatory Diseases (Medical School)
Frederick Ausubel, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Tomer Avidor-Reiss, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Dan Hung Barouch, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Bruce P. Bean, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Jonathan R. Beckwith, American Cancer Society Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Alan H. Beggs, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Samuel M. Behar, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
David R. Beier, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Welcome W. Bender, Harold T. White Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Francine M. Benes, Professor of Psychiatry (Medical School)
Gilles A. Benichou, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Laura E. Benjamin, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Thomas L. Benjamin, Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor of Cancer Research and Teaching (Medical School)
Christophe O. Benoist, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Larry I. Benowitz, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery (Medical School)
Jack Bergman, Associate Professor of Psychobiology (Medical School)
Thomas G. Bernhardt, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Bradley E. Bernstein, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Antonio C. Bianco, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Stephen C. Blacklow, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
T. Keith Blackwell, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
John Blenis, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Michael Demian Blower, Assistant Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Richard S. Blumberg, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Marianne Boes, Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Vadim Bolshakov, Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Medical School)
Azad Bonni, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Joseph Vincent Bonventre, Robert H. Ebert Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Richard T. Born, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Xandra O. Breakefield, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Michael B. Brenner, Theodore Bevier Bayles Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Dennis Brown, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Emery N. Brown, Massachusetts General Hospital Professor of Anesthesia (Medical School)
Myles A. Brown, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Robert H. Brown, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Joan S. Brugge, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Martha L. Bulyk, Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology and of Pathology (Medical School)
Stephen Buratowski, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Rami Burstein, Associate Professor of Anaesthesia (Medical School)
S. Barak Caine, Associate Professor of Psychology (Medical School)
James J. Campbell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Lewis C. Cantley, William Bosworth Castle Professor of Medicine and Professor of Systems Biology (Medical School)
Alan B. Cantor, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Harvey Cantor, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
David Lopes Cardozo, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School )
William A. Carlezon, Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Medical School)
Charles B. Carpenter, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Constance L. Cepko, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Joanne Chan, Assistant Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Chinfei Chen, Assistant Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Dong Feng Chen, Assistant Professor of Opthalmology (Medical School)
Zheng-Yi Chen, Assistant Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Andrew J. Chess, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Kenneth R. Chien, Charles Addison & Elizabeth Ann Sanders Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
James J. Chou, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
George M. Church, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Karen M. Cichowski, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
David E. Clapham, Arlo R. Castaneda Professor of Cardiovascular Research (Medical School)
Jon Clardy, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Donald M. Coen, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
David E. Cohen, Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Jonathan B. Cohen, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Monica P. Colaiacovo, Assistant Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
R. John Collier, Maude and Lillian Presley Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
David P. Corey, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Gabriel Corfas, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
William Francis Crowley, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Clyde S. Crumpacker II, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
James M. Cunningham, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Gary Craig Curhan, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Charles A. Czeisler, Frank Baldino, Jr., PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine (Medical School)
Patricia A. D’Amore, Professor of Ophthalmology (Medical School)
Alan D. D’Andrea, Alvan T. and Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Professor of Radiation Oncology (Medical School)
George Q. Daley, Associate Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Nika Danial, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Alan J. Davidson, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
James A. DeCaprio, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Ronald A. DePinho, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Ronald C. Desrosiers, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Charles J. Dimitroff, Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Martin E. Dorf, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Simon L. Dove, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
John E. Dowling, Gordon and Llura Gund Professor of Neurosciences (FAS) and Professor of Ophthalmology (Medical School) (on leave spring term)
Glenn Dranoff, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Ronny I. Drapkin, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Iain A. Drummond, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Catherine Dulac, Higgins Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology (on leave spring term)
Nicholas J. Dyson, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Ruth Anne Eatock, Associate Professor of Otology and Laryngology (Medical School)
Michael J. Eck, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Ulrike Sophie Eggert, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Elaine A. Elion, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Stephen J. Elledge, Gregor Mendel Professor of Genetics and of Medicine (Medical School)
Alan N. Engelman, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Florian Engert, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Elizabeth C. Engle, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Myron Essex, Mary Woodard Lasker Professor of Health Sciences (Public Health)
David T. Evans, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Mark Adrian Exley, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Michela Fagiolini, Assistant Professor of Neurology ((Medical School))
Michael R. Farzan, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Mel B. Feany, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Joyce D. Fingeroth, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Daniel Finley, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
David E. Fisher, Margaret M. Dyson Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
John G. Flanagan, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Mark Daniel Fleming, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
David A. Frank, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Steven D. Freedman, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Michael R. Freeman, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Matthew P. Frosch, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Guillermo Garcia-Cardena, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Rachelle Gaudet, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Raif S. Geha, James L. Gamble Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Lee Gehrke, Professor of Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Niels Geijsen, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Katia Georgopoulos, Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Anne Giersch, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
D. Gary Gilliland, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Michael A. Gimbrone, Elsie T. Friedman Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Laurie H. Glimcher, Professor of Medicine (Medical School) and Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology (Public Health)
David E. Golan, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Alfred L. Goldberg, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Marcia Goldberg, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Anne E. Goldfeld, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Daniel A. Goodenough, Takeda Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Lisa V. Goodrich, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Nathanael Gray, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Michael E. Greenberg, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Richard Ian Gregory, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Michael Grusby, Professor of Molecular Immunology (Public Health) and Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Chenghua Gu, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
James Gusella, Bullard Professor of Neurogenetics (Medical School)
Emanuela Gussoni, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Steven P. Gygi, Associate Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Daniel A. Haber, Laurel Schwartz Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Nir Hacohen, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
David Hafler, Jack, Sadie, and David Breakstone Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
William C. Hahn, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Kevin M. Haigis, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Marcia C. Haigis, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Donald A. Harn, Professor of Tropical Public Health (Public Health)
J. Wade Harper, Bert and Natalie Vallee Professor of Molecular Pathology (Medical School)
Anne C. Hart, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Xi He, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Zhigang He, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Martin E. Hemler, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Darren E. Higgins, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Jonathan M. G. Higgins, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Martin S. Hirsch, Professor of Medicine (Medical School) and Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (Public Health) (Medical School)
Joel N. Hirschhorn, Associate Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
I-Cheng Ho, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Ann Hochschild, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Hanno Reinhard Hock, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
James M. Hogle, Edward S. Harkness Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Bruce H. Horwitz, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Victor Wee Hsu, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Guo-Fu Hu, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Deborah Tan Hung, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Robert Husson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Bradley T. Hyman, John B. Penny, Jr. Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
John J. Iacomini, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Donald E. Ingber, Judah Folkman Professor of Vascular Biology (Medical School)
Ole S. Isacson, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Joseph E. Italiano, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Laurie Jackson-Grusby, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Rakesh K. Jain, A. Werk Cook Professor of Radiation Oncology (Medical School)
Frances E. Jensen, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Ru-Rong Ji, Associate Professor of Anesthesia (Medical School)
Robert P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Welkin E. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
J. Keith Joung, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Jae Ung Jung, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
C. Ronald Kahn, Mary K. Iacocca Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Daniel E. Kahne, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (FAS) and Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Raghu Kalluri, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Yoshihide Kanaoka, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Joshua M. Kaplan, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Dennis L. Kasper, William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Howard R. Katz, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Kenneth M. Kaye, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Andrius Kazlauskas, Associate Professor of Opthalmology (Medical School)
Raymond J. Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Vicki R. Kelley, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Roya Khosravi-Far, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Elliott D. Kieff, Harriet Ryan Albee Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Carla Kim, Assistant Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Kwang-Soo Kim, Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Medical School)
Jean-Pierre Kinet, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Randy King, Associate Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Robert E. Kingston, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Tomas Kirchhausen, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Marc W. Kirschner, Carl W. Walter Professor of Systems Biology (Medical School)
Michael Klagsbrun, Patricia A. Donahue Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Nancy Kleckner, Herchel Smith Professor of Molecular Biology
Koichi S. Kobayashi, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Christine Kocks, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Roberto G. Kolter, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Stella Kourembanas, Clement A. Smith Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Edward A. Kravitz, George Packer Berry Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Jordan A. Kreidberg, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Raju Kucherlapati, Paul C. Cabot Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Vijay K. Kuchroo, Samuel L. Wasserstrom Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Rohit N. Kulkarni, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Samuel M. Kunes, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Louis M. Kunkel, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Thomas Seth Kupper, Thomas B. Fitzpatrick Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Daniel R. Kuritzkes, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Mitzi I. Kuroda, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
David J. Kwiatkowski, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Lois A. Lampson, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Carole Landisman, Assistant Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Peter T. Lansbury, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Andrew B. Lassar, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Philip Leder, John Emory Andrus Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
David M. Lee, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Jeannie T. Lee, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Tun-Hou Lee, Professor of Virology (Public Health)
Wayne I. Lencer, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Cammie Lesser, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Anthony G. Letai, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Norman Letvin, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Michael Levin, Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology (Dental School)
Bruce D. Levy, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Andrew H. Lichtman, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Jeff W. Lichtman, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Judy Lieberman, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
David Morse Livingston, Emil Frei Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Margaret S. Livingstone, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Eng H. Lo, Professor of Radiology (Medical School)
Mary R. Loeken, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Irving M. London, Professor of Medicine, Emeritus (Medical School)
A. Thomas Look, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Stephen Lory, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Joseph Loscalzo, Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Physic (Medical School)
Bradford Barr Lowell, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Kun Ping Lu, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Robert A. Lue, Professor of the Practice of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Hongbo Luo, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Francis W. Luscinskas, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Andrew D. Luster, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Qiufu Ma, Associate Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Richard L. Maas, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Marcy E. MacDonald, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Jeffrey D. Macklis, Professor of Surgery and Neurology (Medical School)
Joseph A. Majzoub, Thomas Morgan Rotch Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Clint L. Makino, Associate Professor of Opthalmology (Medical School)
Jarema Malicki, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology (Genetics) (Medical School)
JoAnn Manson, Elizabeth F. Brigham Professor of Women’s Health (Medical School)
Eleftheria Maratos-Flier, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Jarrod Marto, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Richard H. Masland, Charles Anthony Pappas Professor of Neuroscience (Medical School)
Diane J. Mathis, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
John Maunsell, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Tanya Mayadas, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Andrea I. McClatchey, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Frank D. McKeon, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Markus Meister, Jeff C. Tarr Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology (on leave fall term)
John J. Mekalanos, Adele Lehman Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Matthew L. Meyerson, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Thomas Michel, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Richard N. Mitchell, Associate Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Timothy J. Mitchison, Hasib Sabbagh Professor of Systems Biology (Medical School)
Danesh Moazed, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
D. Branch Moody, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Cynthia C. Morton, William Lambert Richardson Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology (Medical School)
Marsha Moses, Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Richard C. Mulligan, Mallinckrodt Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Karl Münger, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Venkatesh N. Murthy, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology (on leave fall term)
Anders Michael Naar, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Lee M. Nadler, Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Cathryn R. Nagler-Anderson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
N. Nanda Nanthakumar, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Charles A. Nelson, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Max L. Nibert, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Anne Nicholson-Weller, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Carl D. Novina, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Marjorie A. Oettinger, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Bjørn R. Olsen, Professor of Developmental Biology and Hersey Professor of Cell Biology (Dental School, Medical School)
Stuart H. Orkin, David G. Nathan Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Peter J. Park, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Carol A. Paronis, Assistant Professor of Psychobiology (Medical School)
John Albert Parrish, Edward Wigglesworth Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
David L. Paul, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
David Pellman, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Lizabeth A. Perkins, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Norbert Perrimon, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Gerald Pier, Professor of Medicine (Microbiology and Molecular Genetics) (Medical School)
Shiv S. Pillai, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Martin R. Pollak, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Kornelia Polyak, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Scott L. Pomeroy, Bronson Crothers Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
William T. Pu, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Pere B. Puigserver, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Samuel D. Rabkin, Associate Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Laurel A. Raftery, Associate Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Klaus Rajewsky, Fred S. Rosen Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Anjana Rao, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Tom Rapoport, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Elio Raviola, Bullard Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Robin Reed, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Wade G. Regehr, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
David Emil Reich, Assistant Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
R. Clay Reid, Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Ellis L. Reinherz, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Charles C. Richardson, Edward S. Wood Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Charles M. Roberts, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Barrett J. Rollins, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Evan David Rosen, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Vicki Rosen, Professor of Developmental Biology (Dental School)
Paul Allen Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Anthony Rosenzweig, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Frederick P. Roth, Associate Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Eric J. Rubin, Associate Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (Public Health) and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Joan V. Ruderman, Marion V. Nelson Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
David Z. Rudner, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Ruth M. Ruprecht, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Gary B. Ruvkun, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Bernardo L. Sabatini, Associate Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
David H. Sachs, Paul S. Russell/Warner Lambert Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Manish Sagar, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Adrian Salic, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Joshua R. Sanes, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology (on leave fall term)
Clifford B. Saper, James Jackson Putnam Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
David T. Scadden, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Alexander F. Schier, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Stuart F. Schlossman, Baruj Benacerraf Professor of Medicine, Emeritus (Medical School)
Dietmar Schmucker, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Stuart L. Schreiber, Morris Loeb Professor of Chemistry
Peter H. Schur, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Richard M. Schwartzstein, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Thomas L. Schwarz, Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology (Medical School)
Ralph Scully, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Brian Seed, Professor of Genetics and Professor of Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Christine E. Seidman, Thomas W. Smith Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Jonathan G. Seidman, Henrietta B. and Frederick H. Bugher Foundation Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Julian L. Seifter, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Dennis J. Selkoe, Vincent and Stella Coates Professor of Neurologic Diseases (Medical School)
Charles N. Serhan, Simon Gelman Professor of Anaesthesia (Medical School)
Jeffrey E. Settleman, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Arlene H. Sharpe, George Fabyan Professor of Comparative Pathology (Medical School)
Jen Sheen, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Jie Shen, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Yang Shi, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Yujiang Shi, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
William Shih, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Ramesh Arjun Shivdasani, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Steven E. Shoelson, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Piotr Sicinski, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Pamela A. Silver, Professor of Systems Biology (Medical School)
David A. Sinclair, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Pamela B. Sklar, Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Medical School)
Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Scott Brian Snapper, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Joseph G. Sodroski, Professor of Pathology (Medical School) and Professor of Cancer Biology (Public Health)
Bruce M. Spiegelman, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Timothy A. Springer, Latham Family Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Joan E. Stein-Streilein, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (Medical School)
Richard L. Stevens, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Charles D. Stiles, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Gary R. Strichartz, Professor of Anaesthesia (Medical School)
Terry B. Strom, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Jack L. Strominger, Higgins Professor of Biochemistry (on leave spring term)
Kevin Struhl, David Wesley Gaiser Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Vikas P. Sukhatme, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Shamil R. Sunyaev, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology (Medical School)
Megan Sykes, Harold and Ellen Danser Professor of Surgery (Medical School)
Jack Szostak, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Clifford J. Tabin, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Rudolph E. Tanzi, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Daniel G. Tenen, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Cox Terhorst, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Sheila Thomas, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Rong Tian, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Alex Toker, Associate Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
George C. Tsokos, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Naoshige Uchida, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Dale T. Umetsu, Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Antoine van Oijen, Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Marc Vidal, Associate Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Ulrich H. Von Andrian-Werburg, Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Professor of Immunopathology (Medical School)
Harald Von Boehmer, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Amy J. Wagers, Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
Denisa D. Wagner, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Gerhard Wagner, Elkan Blout Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Matthew K. Waldor, Visiting Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Loren D. Walensky, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Bruce Walker, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Suzanne Walker, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
W. Allan Walker, Conrad Taff Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School) and Professor of Nutrition (Public Health)
Christopher A. Walsh, Bullard Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Johannes Walter, Associate Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (Medical School)
Thomas Walz, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Frederick C. Wang, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Matthew L. Warman, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Paula I. Watnick, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Wenyi Wei, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Howard L. Weiner, Robert L. Kroc Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Ralph Weissleder, Professor of Radiology (Medical School)
Charles J. Weitz, Robert Henry Pfeiffer Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Peter F. Weller, Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Michael R. Wessels, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Marianne Wessling-Resnick, Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry (Public Health)
Sean P.J. Whelan, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Kristin White, Associate Professor of Dermatology (Medical School)
Morris F. White, Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Malcolm Whitman, Professor of Developmental Biology (Medical School)
Rachel I. Wilson, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (Medical School)
Fred Winston, Professor of Genetics (Medical School)
Dyann F. Wirth, Richard Pearson Strong Professor of Infectious Disease (Public Health)
Michael S. Wolfe, Associate Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Clifford Woolf, Richard J. Kitz Professor of Anaesthesia Research (Medical School)
Chao-Ting Wu, Professor of Pediatrics (Genetics) (Medical School)
Kai Wucherpfennig, Professor of Neurology (Medical School)
Priscilla Yang, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Medical School)
Bruce Yankner, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Junying Yuan, Professor of Cell Biology (Medical School)
Edmond J. Yunis, Professor of Pathology (Medical School)
Bruce R. Zetter, Charles Nowiszewski Professor of Cancer Biology (Medical School)
Jing Zhou, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical School)
Leonard I. Zon, Grousbeck Professor of Pediatrics (Medical School)
Lee Zou, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical School)

The Division of Medical Sciences makes available to graduate students the facilities of the preclinical departments and research laboratories of the Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals and institutions. The Division offers advanced courses and research in cell biology, biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and molecular genetics, neurosciences, pathology, physiology, and virology. Qualified undergraduates may be admitted with the permission of the instructor and the student’s department of concentration, as far as the facilities of the special laboratories permit. Inquiries should be addressed to the Division of Medical Sciences, Harvard Medical School, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, or telephone (617) 432-0162, email address dms@hms.harvard.edu.

For other courses in biological sciences, see listings of the Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health, Biophysics and Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)


BBS is an interdepartmental program within the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. BBS faculty are primarily drawn from five preclinical departments of the Medical School and affiliated hospitals: Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP); Cell Biology; Genetics; Human Biology and Translational Medicine (HBTM); Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; and Pathology.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*BBS 333r. Introduction to Research in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Catalog Number: 1206
David L. Van Vactor (Medical School) 2089
Note: BBS students register for lab rotations under this course number.

*BBS 380. Reading and Research in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Catalog Number: 0349
David L. Van Vactor (Medical School) 2089

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology


All courses in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology are subject to limitation in enrollment and will not be offered unless there is sufficient demand. For courses in Neuropharmacology, see listings under Neurobiology. For more courses in biochemistry, see other listings in the FAS Biological Sciences section.

Primarily for Graduates

BCMP 200. Molecular Biology
Catalog Number: 5591
Johannes Walter (Medical School), Kami Ahmad (Medical School), Stephen Buratowski (Medical School), Alan D. D’Andrea (Medical School), Richard Ian Gregory (Medical School), Ralph Scully (Medical School), William Shih (Medical School), Jack Szostak (Medical School), and Gerhard Wagner (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., 10:30–12.
An advanced treatment of molecular biology’s Central Dogma. Considers the molecular basis of information transfer from DNA to RNA to protein, using examples from eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems. Lectures, discussion groups, and research seminars.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 723.0.
Prerequisite: Intended primarily for graduate students familiar with basic molecular biology or with strong biology/chemistry background.

BCMP 201. Proteins: Structure, Function and Catalysis
Catalog Number: 5068
Antoine van Oijen (Medical School), Stephen C. Blacklow (Medical School), James J. Chou (Medical School), Michael J. Eck (Medical School), Frederick P. Roth (Medical School), and Michael S. Wolfe (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 9–10:30, W., 4:30–6.
Protein biochemistry with emphasis on the interrelated roles of protein structure, catalytic activity, and macromolecular interactions in biological processes. Both fundamental principles and experimental methods will be covered.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 714.0.
Prerequisite: The course is intended for all DMS graduate students and is open to advanced undergraduates.

BCMP 207. Molecular Approaches to Drug Action, Discovery, and Design
Catalog Number: 0529 Enrollment: May be limited.
Donald M. Coen (Medical School), and associates.
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 3:30–5:30.
Application of molecular and structural biology, genetics, genomics, chemistry, and modern enzymology to drug action and development of new therapies. Analyzes molecular underpinnings of pharmacological principles. Examples drawn from diseases including cancer and AIDS.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 715.0. Primarily for graduate students.

BCMP 210. Theory and Practice of Techniques in Molecular Biology
Catalog Number: 1230
Welcome W. Bender (Medical School) and Stanley Tabor (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., 2–4.
Reviews principles of common lab techniques, discusses recent innovations. Topics: synthesis, separation and detection of nucleic acids and proteins, with traditional or high-throughput methods. Lectures, lab experiments, discussions, occasional field trips to core facilities.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 725.0.
Prerequisite: Prior exposure to molecular techniques and current residence in a lab equipped for molecular work.

*BCMP 213. Behavioral Pharmacology
Catalog Number: 4782 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Jack Bergman (Medical School) and Carol A. Paronis (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 3–4:30.
Introduction to CNS pharmacology and behavior in seminar format. Effects of psychomotor stimulants, antischizophrenics, opioid analgesics, and antianxiety agents on behavior. Emphasis on methodology and pharmacological analysis; attention to tolerance, drug dependence/addiction.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 719.0.

*BCMP 218. Molecular Medicine
Catalog Number: 2049 Enrollment: Limited to 25.
Irving M. London (Medical School), David E. Cohen (Medical School), and George Q. Daley (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). Tu., 1–3.
The course involves close reading of primary scientific papers that illustrate classical paradigms in molecular medicine. Emphasis will be placed on papers that demonstrate the connections between defined molecular and genetic abnormalities and disease pathogenesis.
Note: Faculty mentors will guide student-led discussions of the papers. Jointly offered with the Medical School as HT 140.
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

BCMP 228. Macromolecular NMR
Catalog Number: 3969
Gerhard Wagner (Medical School) and James J. Chou (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). M., F., 2–3:30, W., 2–5.
Theory and practice of modern methods of macromolecular structure determination using multi-dimensional NMR.
Note: Given in alternate years. Offered jointly with the Medical School as BP 722.0. Classroom lectures on Mondays and Fridays. Wednesdays are reserved for either classroom lectures or practical training and hands-on problem solving. The latter includes basic aspects of spectrometer operation, computer-based assignment of protein NMR spectra and structure calculation. Wednesday slots are reserved for registered students and are open ended for completing the training tasks.

BCMP 230. Principles and Practice of Drug Development
Catalog Number: 1295
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Half course (fall term). Th., 4–6:30.
Critical assessment of the major issues and stages of developing a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical. Drug discovery, preclinical development, clinical investigation, manufacturing and regulatory issues considered for small and large molecules. Economic considerations of the drug development process.

BCMP 234. Cellular Metabolism and Human Disease
Catalog Number: 9644
Thomas Michel (Medical School), Robert A. Lue and members of the departments
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., 9–10:30.
Cellular and organismal metabolism, with focus on interrelationships between key metabolic pathways and human disease states. Genetic and acquired metabolic diseases and functional consequences for specific organ systems. Lectures, conferences are integrated with clinical encounters.
Note: Also listed as MCB 234. Lectures for this class are transmitted live to and from electronic classrooms located at HMS and in Cambridge; the inter-campus video link permits real-time interactions between students and faculty at each site. Small conference sections are held on both campuses; weekly clinical encounters take place only at the HMS classroom.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of introductory biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology required (MCB 52 and 54 or equivalent); one year of organic chemistry.

BCMP 235. Principles of Human Disease: Physiology and Pharmacology - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 3769
David E. Golan (Medical School), Julian L. Seifter (Medical School), and Alain Viel
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., 9–10:30.
Principles of human physiology, pathophysiology, and drug action-including mechanisms of organ function in health and disease, and strategies for designing drug-based therapeutic interventions-discussed in lectures, critical readings, clinical case scenarios, and patient presentations.
Note: Students may attend lectures in either Cambridge or Boston as lectures will be transmitted live from HMS to Cambridge and vice versa; the inter-campus link permits real-time interactions among students and faculty at both sites.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of introductory biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology required (MCB52 and MCB54 or equivalent); one year of organic chemistry.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*BCMP 300. Enzyme Mechanisms
Catalog Number: 1867
Christopher T. Walsh (Medical School) 2036

*BCMP 301. High Throughput Functional Proteomics
Catalog Number: 1535
Edward E. Harlow (Medical School) 2863

*BCMP 309. Regulation of Membrane Protein and Lipid Dynamics: Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Implications
Catalog Number: 1558
David E. Golan (Medical School) 1558

*BCMP 310. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Insulin Action
Catalog Number: 4299
Morris F. White (Medical School) 3158

*BCMP 311. Structure of Viruses, Viral Proteins, Receptors, Transcription Factors
Catalog Number: 3623
Stephen C. Harrison (Medical School) 3597

*BCMP 314. Protein NMR Spectroscopy of Membrane Protein
Catalog Number: 3449
James J. Chou (Medical School) 4950

*BCMP 315. Growth Factor Structure and Biological Activity
Catalog Number: 6034
Michael Klagsbrun (Medical School) 3167

*BCMP 317. Structural and Cellular Biology of Insulin Signal Transduction, Insulin, Resistance, Diabetes and Obesity
Catalog Number: 3354
Steven E. Shoelson (Medical School) 3951

*BCMP 319. Histone Variants and Chromosome Biology
Catalog Number: 1748
Kami Ahmad (Medical School) 4592

*BCMP 320. Systems and Synthetic Biology
Catalog Number: 0265
Pamela A. Silver (Medical School) 1595

*BCMP 322. Thyroid Hormone Metabolism and Action
Catalog Number: 2050
Antonio C. Bianco (Medical School) 5387

*BCMP 324. Structure and Replication of DNA
Catalog Number: 5059
Charles C. Richardson (Medical School) 2479

*BCMP 325. Genomic Instability and Cancer Susceptibility
Catalog Number: 4110
Alan D. D’Andrea (Medical School) 3532

*BCMP 328. Computational Analysis of Sequence Variation and Divergence
Catalog Number: 2468
Shamil R. Sunyaev (Medical School) 4671

*BCMP 329. Structure Biology of Cytoplasmic Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 5005
Michael J. Eck (Medical School) 1739

*BCMP 331. Graduate Research on the Molecular Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Catalog Number: 9727
Michael S. Wolfe (Medical School) 4543

*BCMP 332. Structural Neurology
Catalog Number: 0276
Peter T. Lansbury (Medical School) 2115

*BCMP 335. Biochemical and Genetic Analysis of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
Catalog Number: 8052
Stephen Buratowski (Medical School) 1790

*BCMP 337. Drosophila Molecular Genetics
Catalog Number: 0782
Welcome W. Bender (Medical School) 7083

*BCMP 338. Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
Catalog Number: 0549
Kevin Struhl (Medical School) 7415

*BCMP 339. Regulation of the Cellular Uptake of Macromolecular Nutrients
Catalog Number: 3453
Marianne Wessling-Resnick (Public Health) 1315

*BCMP 340. Biologically Active Small Molecules
Catalog Number: 8300
Jon Clardy (Medical School) 4667

*BCMP 343. Molecular Genetics of Herpes Viruses
Catalog Number: 0868
Donald M. Coen (Medical School) 7617

*BCMP 344. Molecular Pharmacology of Excitable Membranes
Catalog Number: 0200
Gary R. Strichartz (Medical School) 7530

*BCMP 345. Transcription Factors in Hematopoiesis and Leukemogenesis
Catalog Number: 4792
Alan B. Cantor (Medical School) 5150

*BCMP 348. Chromatin and Cancer
Catalog Number: 6409
Charles M. Roberts (Medical School) 5151

*BCMP 349. Targeting Deregulated Apoptotic and Transcriptional Pathways in Cancer
Catalog Number: 1071
Loren D. Walensky (Medical School) 5665

*BCMP 350. Signaling Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 1254
Nabeel El-Bardeesy (Medical School) 6164

*BCMP 352. Chemical Mediators in Inflammation and Resolution
Catalog Number: 4853
Charles N. Serhan (Medical School) 3163

*BCMP 353. Epigenomics and Chromatin Systems Biology
Catalog Number: 8682
Yujiang Shi (Medical School) 5509

*BCMP 354. DNA Replication, Searching Mechanisms of DNA-Binding Factors
Catalog Number: 6823
Antoine van Oijen (Medical School) 5084

*BCMP 355. Transcriptional Control of Hematopoiesis and Leukemia
Catalog Number: 4489
Hanno Reinhard Hock (Medical School) 5660

*BCMP 356. NMR Spectroscopy of Proteins and Metabolites
Catalog Number: 8093
Gerhard Wagner (Medical School) 2626

*BCMP 358. Targeting Apoptosis Regulation in Cancer
Catalog Number: 6735
Anthony G. Letai (Medical School) 5663

*BCMP 359. Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 8520
Elaine A. Elion (Medical School) 2941

*BCMP 360. Regulating Skeletal Myogenesis
Catalog Number: 6934
Andrew B. Lassar (Medical School) 2946

*BCMP 361. X-Ray Crystallographic Studies of Viruses and Proteins
Catalog Number: 4155
James M. Hogle (Medical School) 2943

*BCMP 362. Eukaryotic Survival Decisions
Catalog Number: 4972
David E. Fisher (Medical School) 1800

*BCMP 363. The Mechanics and Regulation of Mitosis
Catalog Number: 4981
David Pellman (Medical School) 3702

*BCMP 366. Stem Cells in Disease and Development
Catalog Number: 9236
George Q. Daley (Medical School) 4951

*BCMP 370. Advanced Topics in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
Catalog Number: 0482
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
A series of reading and discussion seminars, each running for a half term (7 weeks). Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit.
Note: Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Please contact us at 617-432-0162 or visit the DMS Office at T-MEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.

*BCMP 371. Initiation of Eukaryotic DNA Replication: A Biochemical Analysis
Catalog Number: 3739
Johannes Walter (Medical School) 3846

*BCMP 372. Methods and Applications in Computational Molecular Biology
Catalog Number: 1638
Frederick P. Roth (Medical School) 3912

*BCMP 374. Growth Factors and Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 1179
Michael R. Freeman (Medical School) 5169

*BCMP 375. Biomolecular Nanotechnology
Catalog Number: 3288
William Shih (Medical School) 5256

*BCMP 376. Antibiotic Resistance and Organelle Assembly
Catalog Number: 3033
Daniel E. Kahne 5065

*BCMP 377. Quantitative Proteomics of Cancer Progression
Catalog Number: 5225
Jarrod Marto (Medical School) 5326

*BCMP 378. Mechanisms of Hepatic Cholesterol Elimination
Catalog Number: 6669
David E. Cohen (Medical School) 3478

*BCMP 379. Biochemical and Molecular Regulation of Vascular Growth
Catalog Number: 9374
Marsha Moses (Medical School) 5388

*BCMP 380. Chemical Approaches to Cell Division
Catalog Number: 0726
Ulrike Sophie Eggert (Medical School) 5729

*BCMP 381. Functional Small Molecules for Biological Discovery
Catalog Number: 8841
Nathanael Gray (Medical School) 5730

*BCMP 382. Mechanisms of RNAi in Stem Cells
Catalog Number: 9601
Richard Ian Gregory (Medical School) 5743

Cell Biology

Primarily for Graduates

Cell Biology 201. Molecular Biology of the Cell
Catalog Number: 1044
Malcolm Whitman (Medical School), and members of the Faculty.
Half course (spring term). M., W., 10:30–12, and sections F., at 10:30–12.
Cellular and organismal metabolism, with focus on interrelationships between key metabolic pathways and human disease states. Genetic and acquired metabolic diseases and functional consequences for specific organ systems. Lectures, conferences are integrated with clinical encounters.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as CB 713.0.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in biochemistry and genetics.

Cell Biology 207. Developmental Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Vertebrate Development
Catalog Number: 2044 Enrollment: Limited to 25.
Andrew B. Lassar (Medical School), Patricia A. D’Amore (Medical School), Alan J. Davidson (Medical School), John G. Flanagan (Medical School), Jordan A. Kreidberg (Medical School), Richard L. Maas (Medical School), Ramesh Arjun Shivdasani (Medical School), Clifford J. Tabin (Medical School), and Malcolm Whitman (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 2–4.
Analyzes the developmental programs of frog, chick, zebrafish, and mouse embryos, emphasizing experimental strategies for understanding the responsible molecular mechanisms that pattern the vertebrate embryo.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as CB 710.0. Includes lectures and conference sessions in which original literature is discussed in depth. Short research proposals are required in lieu of exams.

Cell Biology 211a. Molecular and Systems Level Cancer Cell Biology
Catalog Number: 5771
Piotr Sicinski (Medical School), Jarrod Marto (Medical School), and Marc Vidal (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). M., W., 12–1:30.
Examines the molecular and systems basis of cancer including alterations in signal transduction, cell cycle, apoptosis and DNA repair.
Note: Given in alternate years. Offered jointly with the Medical School as CB 704.0.
Prerequisite: General knowledge of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and cell biology.

[Cell Biology 214. Developmental Biology and Genetics]
Catalog Number: 3458 Enrollment: Limited to 14.
David L. Van Vactor (Medical School), Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas (Medical School), and Jarema Malicki (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). W., 4–6, Th., 4:30–6:30.
The course will explore genetic tools for the analysis of developmental phenomena in flies, worms, and mice. We cover a continuum from pattern formation, cell growth, and cell fate to cell differentiation and morphogenesis.
Note: Expected to be given in 2009–10. Offered jointly with the Medical School as CB 720.0. Contact course director at 617-432-2195 with questions.
Prerequisite: General genetics and developmental biology courses recommended.

Cell Biology 226. Concepts in Development, Self-Renewal, and Repair
Catalog Number: 8747 Enrollment: Limited to 14.
Laurel A. Raftery (Medical School), Alan J. Davidson (Medical School), Iain A. Drummond (Medical School), Niels Geijsen (Medical School), N. Nanda Nanthakumar (Medical School), Lizabeth A. Perkins (Medical School), and David T. Scadden (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). F., 2–5.
Explores developmental mechanisms through the life cycle, contrasting pluripotency and cell fate restriction in embryos and adult tissues. In depth analysis of in vivo approaches, with emphasis on adult stem cells, tissue repair and self-renewal.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as CB 721.0. For more information visit: www.mgh.harvard.edu/bbs/index.htm
Prerequisite: Upper division cell biology or equivalent.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*Cell Biology 300. Advanced Topics in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
Catalog Number: 5825
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
A series of reading and discussion seminars, each running for a half term (seven weeks). Different topics are covered each term.
Note: Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit. Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Please contact us at 617-432-0162 or visit the DMS Office at T-MEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.

*Cell Biology 304. Regulation of the Cell Cycle
Catalog Number: 0414
Joan V. Ruderman (Medical School) 2622

*Cell Biology 307. Cell-Cell Signaling in Neural Development
Catalog Number: 1911
John G. Flanagan (Medical School) 3149

*Cell Biology 308. Membrane Biology
Catalog Number: 6173
Dennis A. Ausiello (Medical School) 1288

*Cell Biology 309. Coupled Interactions in Gene Expression Factories
Catalog Number: 2523
Robin Reed (Medical School) 2319

*Cell Biology 310. Mechanisms of Vertebrate Hedgehog Signaling
Catalog Number: 9189
Adrian Salic (Medical School) 5351

*Cell Biology 311. Cardiovascular Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 9196
Thomas Michel (Medical School) 4392

*Cell Biology 312. Molecular Mechanisms of Transcriptional Control
Catalog Number: 8538
Anders Michael Naar (Medical School) 4328

*Cell Biology 314. Molecular Biology of Extracellular Matrix
Catalog Number: 5077
Bjørn R. Olsen (Dental School, Medical School) 1164

*Cell Biology 315. Biological Information Storage and Exchange
Catalog Number: 9463
Michael Levin (Dental School) 4560

*Cell Biology 316. Mechanism and Function of Intracellular Protein Turnover
Catalog Number: 1017
Alfred L. Goldberg (Medical School) 2827

*Cell Biology 317. Mechanisms of Programmed Cell Death
Catalog Number: 2270
Junying Yuan (Medical School) 2105

*Cell Biology 318. Molecular Biology of Cell Growth Regulation and Transformation
Catalog Number: 3355
John Blenis (Medical School) 2612

*Cell Biology 321. Neuronal Pathfinding and Synaptogenesis
Catalog Number: 4841
David L. Van Vactor (Medical School) 2089

*Cell Biology 323. Biology of Membranes and Intercellular Junctions
Catalog Number: 2651
Daniel A. Goodenough (Medical School) 4077

*Cell Biology 326. Signal Transduction During Early Development
Catalog Number: 1872
Malcolm Whitman (Medical School) 3267

*Cell Biology 328. Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis
Catalog Number: 0438
Tomas Kirchhausen (Medical School) 1155

*Cell Biology 329. The Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway
Catalog Number: 6826
Daniel Finley (Medical School) 2313

*Cell Biology 330. Experimental Approaches to Developmental Biology
Catalog Number: 6590 Enrollment: Limited to 8.
David L. Van Vactor (Medical School) and members of the Division.
Half course (fall term). M., through Sa., 9–7:30 p.m.
Provides a rapid survey of major topics and themes in developmental biology in parallel with hands-on exposure to a variety of experimental approaches, technologies and model systems (Drosophilia, C. elegans, Xenopus, chick & mouse).
Note: Open to all first-year BBS students; permission of the instructor required for all others.

*Cell Biology 332. Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics
Catalog Number: 1568
Steven P. Gygi (Medical School) 3939

*Cell Biology 333. Electron Crystallographic Structure Determination of Leukotriene
Catalog Number: 9254
Thomas Walz (Medical School) 3778

*Cell Biology 335. Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 2542
Lewis C. Cantley (Medical School) 1287

*Cell Biology 336. Signal Transduction in Normal and Transformed Cells
Catalog Number: 6833
Joan S. Brugge (Medical School) 1486

*Cell Biology 339. Cell Morphogenesis and Regulation
Catalog Number: 3898
Marc W. Kirschner (Medical School) 1078

*Cell Biology 340. Dissection of Angiogenic Signaling in Zebrafish
Catalog Number: 7792
Joanne Chan (Medical School) 5391

*Cell Biology 341. Cilia: Formation, Function and Evolution
Catalog Number: 5693
Tomer Avidor-Reiss (Medical School) 5352

*Cell Biology 342. Cytoskeleton in Development and Cancer
Catalog Number: 4059
Sheila Thomas (Medical School) 3777

*Cell Biology 343. Mechanisms of Mammalian Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression
Catalog Number: 0202
Bruce M. Spiegelman (Medical School) 7733

*Cell Biology 344. Molecular Mechanism of Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 6093
Xi He (Medical School) 2004

*Cell Biology 345. Protein Transport Across the Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane
Catalog Number: 6793
Tom Rapoport (Medical School) 1815

*Cell Biology 346. Signal Transduction by Receptor Thyrosine Kinases
Catalog Number: 1591
Andrius Kazlauskas (Medical School) 2088

*Cell Biology 347. Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Insulin Action
Catalog Number: 1494
C. Ronald Kahn (Medical School) 2019

*Cell Biology 349. Gene Silencing and Chromosome Structure
Catalog Number: 8765
Danesh Moazed (Medical School) 4254

*Cell Biology 351. Cardiovascular Stem Cells in Development and Disease
Catalog Number: 7604
Kenneth R. Chien (Medical School) 5667

*Cell Biology 353. Regulation of Epithelial Morphogenesis by TGF-beta Family Signaling
Catalog Number: 8239
Laurel A. Raftery (Medical School) 8686

*Cell Biology 354. Basic and Applied Mechanisms of Intracellular Transport
Catalog Number: 7605
Victor Wee Hsu (Medical School) 2606

*Cell Biology 356. Cell Growth Regulation, Telomere Maintenance and Human Diseases
Catalog Number: 3718
Kun Ping Lu (Medical School) 2607

*Cell Biology 358. Mechanisms of Tumor Metastasis
Catalog Number: 0606
Bruce R. Zetter (Medical School) 7737

*Cell Biology 359. Intracellular Signaling Pathways in the Regulation of Cell Growth and Differentiation
Catalog Number: 0335
David A. Frank (Medical School) 3276

*Cell Biology 360. Regulation and Execution of Apoptosis during Development in Drosophila
Catalog Number: 6046
Kristin White (Medical School) 3955

*Cell Biology 361. Matrix Biology, Cell-Matrix Interactions in Health and Disease
Catalog Number: 5561
Raghu Kalluri (Medical School) 4945

*Cell Biology 362. Molecular Basis of Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypoxia, Inflammation, and Stem Cell Biology
Catalog Number: 4662
Stella Kourembanas (Medical School) 4958

*Cell Biology 364. The Structure of the Nucleus and the Dynamics of Nuclear Transport
Catalog Number: 3582
Frank D. McKeon (Medical School) 1990

*Cell Biology 369. Genetics, Epigenetics, Molecular Biology, Chromatin
Catalog Number: 1452
Andrew J. Chess (Medical School) 5662

*Cell Biology 370. Mitotic Kinases, Chromatin and Chromosome Segregation
Catalog Number: 0661
Jonathan M. G. Higgins (Medical School) 5543

*Cell Biology 371. Nutrient Sensing and Metabolic Control
Catalog Number: 5804
Pere B. Puigserver (Medical School) 5735

*Cell Biology 372. Cytoskeletal Dynamics
Catalog Number: 5032
Timothy J. Mitchison (Medical School) 3713

*Cell Biology 373. Molecular Genetics of Cell Interaction in Development
Catalog Number: 8133
Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas (Medical School) 2609

*Cell Biology 376. Chemical Approaches to Cell Division and Cancer
Catalog Number: 7680
Randy King (Medical School) 3941

*Cell Biology 377. Stem Cells, Islet Cell Function, Growth and Development
Catalog Number: 7966
Rohit N. Kulkarni (Medical School) 5152

*Cell Biology 378. Bacterial Toxin Entry and Immunoglobulin Transport in Mucosal Epithelial Cells
Catalog Number: 7656
Wayne I. Lencer (Medical School) 5153

*Cell Biology 379. BMP Signaling in Organogenesis
Catalog Number: 2894
Vicki Rosen (Dental School) 4790

*Cell Biology 380. Cytoskeletal Mechanics of Blood Platelet Production
Catalog Number: 9706
Joseph E. Italiano (Medical School) 5392

*Cell Biology 381. Molecular Mechanism of Microtubule-based Motility - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 8578
Samara Louise Reck-Peterson (Medical School) 6165

*Cell Biology 383. Molecules and Pathways that Control Instinctive Behaviors - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 8119
Stephen Daniel Liberles (Medical School) 6159

*Cell Biology 399. Nanocourses
Catalog Number: 0087
Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas (Medical School) 2609

Genetics

Primarily for Graduates

Genetics 201. Principles of Genetics
Catalog Number: 4225
Fred Winston (Medical School), Anne C. Hart (Medical School), Ann Hochschild (Medical School), and Mitzi I. Kuroda (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., 9–10:30.
An in-depth survey of genetics, beginning with basic principles and extending to modern approaches and special topics. We will draw on examples from various systems, including yeast, Drosophila, C. elegans, mouse, human and bacteria.
Note: Intended for first-year graduate students. Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 701.0.

Genetics 206. Genetic and Functional Genomic Dissection of Development
Catalog Number: 9852
Marc Vidal (Medical School), Norbert Perrimon (Medical School), and Gary B. Ruvkun (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., 10–12.
Discuss classic examples of genetic analysis, as well as functional genomic and proteomic strategies in the context of developmental studies in yeast, Drosophila, and C. elegans.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 704.0

Genetics 216. Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
Catalog Number: 2244
Robert E. Kingston (Medical School) and Fred Winston (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., 1–4.
Covers both biochemical and genetic studies in regulatory mechanisms. Small number of topics discussed in depth, using the primary literature. Topics range from prokaryotic transcription to eukaryotic development.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 703.0.
Prerequisite: BCMP 200 and Genetics 201.

[Genetics 218. Genotype to Phenotype: Epigenetics and Weird Stuff]
Catalog Number: 2252 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Chao-Ting Wu (Medical School), Kami Ahmad (Medical School), Jeannie T. Lee (Medical School), and Danesh Moazed (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Th., 1–4.
Explores lesser known forms of inheritance and gene regulation, focusing on the oddities of biology. Past topics include paramutation, RIP, behavioral genetics, adaptive mutation, meiotic drive, immortal DNA, nonrandom segregation of chromosomes, monoallelism, UCEs, etc.
Note: Expected to be given in 2009–10. Given in alternate years. Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 724.0.
Prerequisite: Introductory course in genetics and molecular biology, or permission of the instructors.

Genetics 220. Molecular Biology and Genetics in Modern Medicine
Catalog Number: 4660
Anne Giersch (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). F., 10–12:30, Tu., at 2.
Scientific, clinical, and ethical aspects of modern human genetics and molecular biology as applied to medicine. Covers genetic approaches and molecular underpinnings of inherited diseases and somatic/genetic diseases are integrated with patient presentations, discussions.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as HT 160.

*Genetics 228. Genetics in Medicine - From Bench to Bedside
Catalog Number: 9840 Enrollment: Limited to 15.
Pamela B. Sklar (Medical School) and Susan A. Slaugenhaupt (Medical School)
Half course (fall term). F., 2–5.
Focus on translational medicine: the application of basic genetic discoveries to human disease. Will discuss specific genetic disorders and the approaches currently used to speed the transfer of knowledge from the laboratory to the clinic.
Note: Course will include clinical presentations and lectures by investigators known for their work in a specific disease area. Course will be held at MGH (transportation provided to MGH). Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 711.0. For more information visit: www.mgh.harvard.edu/bbs.
Prerequisite: Genetics 201 or equivalent.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*Genetics 300. Advanced Topics in Genetics
Catalog Number: 1037
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
A series of reading and discussion seminars, each running for a half term (seven weeks). Different topics are covered each term.
Note: Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit. Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Please contact us at 432-0162 or visit the DMS Office at T-MEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.

*Genetics 301. Research in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Oncology
Catalog Number: 4780
Philip Leder (Medical School) 7527

*Genetics 303. Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 1972
Frederick Ausubel (Medical School) 4639

*Genetics 304. Molecular Genetics Basis of Human Disease, Particularly Cardiovascular Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 0693
Christine E. Seidman (Medical School) 3013

*Genetics 305. Genetics, Receptors and Ion Channels
Catalog Number: 9027
Jing Zhou (Medical School) 3779

*Genetics 306. Inherited Human Disorders
Catalog Number: 7324
Jonathan G. Seidman (Medical School) 7529

*Genetics 308. Molecular Biology of Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 5616
Brian Seed (Medical School) 7619

*Genetics 309. Gene Expression in Yeast
Catalog Number: 3763
Fred Winston (Medical School) 7877

*Genetics 310. Molecular Approaches to Developmental Neurobiology
Catalog Number: 6324
Constance L. Cepko (Medical School) 1150

*Genetics 311. Molecular Mechanisms of Transcription Regulation in Mammals
Catalog Number: 7310
Robert E. Kingston (Medical School) 1153

*Genetics 312. Molecular Genetics of Development
Catalog Number: 8363
Gary B. Ruvkun (Medical School) 1366

*Genetics 313. Genomic Approaches to Human Disease Genetics
Catalog Number: 6059
David M. Altshuler (Medical School) 4307

*Genetics 314. Structure and Activities of Ribozymes
Catalog Number: 7244
Jack Szostak (Medical School) 7096

*Genetics 315. Molecular Genetics of Inherited Disorders
Catalog Number: 3362
James Gusella (Medical School) 1152

*Genetics 316. Transcriptional Regulatory Network Analyses
Catalog Number: 2247
Martha L. Bulyk (Medical School) 4259

*Genetics 317. Signaling Networks in Development and Disease
Catalog Number: 2271
Jordan A. Kreidberg (Medical School) 2080

*Genetics 318. Genome Structure
Catalog Number: 5012
George M. Church (Medical School) 1608

*Genetics 319. Mouse Models of Human Disorders
Catalog Number: 0860
David R. Beier (Medical School) 3519

*Genetics 321. Genetics of Embryonic Development in Drosophila
Catalog Number: 6501
Norbert Perrimon (Medical School) 1679

*Genetics 322. Vertebrate Pattern Formation
Catalog Number: 0436
Clifford J. Tabin (Medical School) 2430

*Genetics 323. Molecular Biology of V(D)J Recombination
Catalog Number: 6950
Marjorie A. Oettinger (Medical School) 3172

*Genetics 325. Human Genetics, Genomics and Complex Traits
Catalog Number: 8275
Joel N. Hirschhorn (Medical School) 4321

*Genetics 326. Human, Molecular and Mouse Genetics
Catalog Number: 2900
David J. Kwiatkowski (Medical School) 3770

*Genetics 328. Lymphocyte Differentiation, Recombination, and Nuclear Oncogenes
Catalog Number: 2702
Frederick W. Alt (Medical School) 3146

*Genetics 329. Genetic Analysis of Synaptic Transmission
Catalog Number: 9734
Joshua M. Kaplan (Medical School) 3522

*Genetics 330. Critical Thinking and Research Proposal Writing
Catalog Number: 0210 Enrollment: Limited to 25.
Monica P. Colaiacovo (Medical School) 4949 and members of the Faculty
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
A small group tutorial systematically guiding students in the writing of original, hypothesis-driven research proposals from initial topic selection through completion of a final draft.
Note: Open to all BBS students; others need permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Core course in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.

*Genetics 332. Combining Genetic and Biochemical Approaches to Dissect Tumor Suppressor Gene Function
Catalog Number: 2975
Karen M. Cichowski (Medical School) 3932

*Genetics 334. Genomics and the Genetics of Human Disease
Catalog Number: 5144
Raju Kucherlapati (Medical School) 4324

*Genetics 335. Epigenetics, Homolgy Effects, Genetics, and Gene Regulation
Catalog Number: 4982
Chao-Ting Wu (Medical School) 3535

*Genetics 336. Developmental Biology of Hematopoiesis
Catalog Number: 7165
Leonard I. Zon (Medical School) 1137

*Genetics 337. Human Molecular Genetics
Catalog Number: 7194
Stuart H. Orkin (Medical School) 7402

*Genetics 340. A Genetic Approach to Iron Biology
Catalog Number: 2936
Nancy Andrews (Medical School) 1589

*Genetics 341. Development and Homeostasis of the Skeleton
Catalog Number: 8874
Matthew L. Warman (Medical School) 5875

*Genetics 342. Genetic Analysis of Zebrafish Kidney Organogenesis
Catalog Number: 4498
Iain A. Drummond (Medical School) 5350

*Genetics 344. Computational Genomics
Catalog Number: 2125
Peter J. Park (Medical School) 5917

*Genetics 348. Molecular Genetics of Human Leukemias
Catalog Number: 5908
D. Gary Gilliland (Medical School) 2068

*Genetics 350. Genetic Regulation of Organogenesis and Organ Regeneration
Catalog Number: 4974
Richard L. Maas (Medical School) 3703

*Genetics 351. Drosophila, a Model Genetic System to Study Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 4998
Lizabeth A. Perkins (Medical School) 1604

*Genetics 353. Genetics of Human Disease
Catalog Number: 6608
Susan A. Slaugenhaupt (Medical School) 5483

*Genetics 355. Molecular Genetics of Human Neuromuscular Diseases
Catalog Number: 9253
Alan H. Beggs (Medical School) 1422

*Genetics 357. Lung Stem Cell Biology and Cancer
Catalog Number: 9494
Carla Kim (Medical School) 5742

*Genetics 358. Mammalian Embryonic Patterning
Catalog Number: 8297
Susan M. Dymecki (Medical School) 1736

*Genetics 359. Cancer and Development, Thrombopoiesis, Intestinal Development
Catalog Number: 9880
Ramesh Arjun Shivdasani (Medical School) 4538

*Genetics 360. Microtubule Associated RNAs During Mitosis
Catalog Number: 5677
Michael Demian Blower (Medical School) 5733

*Genetics 361. Mechanism of X-inactivation in Mammals
Catalog Number: 9152
Jeannie T. Lee (Medical School) 2129

*Genetics 362. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer
Catalog Number: 9382
David Morse Livingston (Medical School) 4872

*Genetics 363. Neurogenesis in the Vertebrate Eye
Catalog Number: 8658
Jarema Malicki (Medical School) 2202

*Genetics 364. Development Application of Mammalian Vectors
Catalog Number: 7930
Richard C. Mulligan (Medical School) 2274

*Genetics 365. Organogenesis of the Kidney
Catalog Number: 9059
Alan J. Davidson (Medical School) 5668

*Genetics 366. Molecular Genetic Approaches to Human Disease Mechanisms
Catalog Number: 8153
Marcy E. MacDonald (Medical School) 2635

*Genetics 367. Mechanisms Governing Normal Cell Growth, Cancer and Aging
Catalog Number: 2500
Ronald A. DePinho (Medical School) 2637

*Genetics 369. Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 3010
Jen Sheen (Medical School) 3892

*Genetics 370. Molecular Basis of Breast Cancer Initiation and Progression
Catalog Number: 4519
Kornelia Polyak (Medical School) 3898

*Genetics 371. To Generate a Comprehensive Protein-Interaction Map for C. elegans and Develop New Concepts to Integrate this Map with Other Functional Maps such as Expression Profiles and Global Phenotypic Analysis
Catalog Number: 2190
Marc Vidal (Medical School) 3914

*Genetics 373. Kidney Disease, Genetics, Cytoskeleton
Catalog Number: 3875
Martin R. Pollak (Medical School) 4329

*Genetics 374. Research On Mechanisms Underlying Meiotic Chromosome Segregation
Catalog Number: 4419
Monica P. Colaiacovo (Medical School) 4949

*Genetics 375. Genomics of Leukemia
Catalog Number: 2335
Scott A. Armstrong (Medical School) 4947

*Genetics 376. Cell Cycle Control and Genomic Integrity
Catalog Number: 3788
Stephen J. Elledge (Medical School) 4954

*Genetics 377. Molecular Genetics of Chromosome Organization and Gene Expression
Catalog Number: 0811
Mitzi I. Kuroda (Medical School) 4959

*Genetics 379. Applying Population Genetics to Find Disease Genes
Catalog Number: 1677
David Emil Reich (Medical School) 4965

*Genetics 380. Molecular Approaches to Metabolism and Energy Balance
Catalog Number: 4688
Evan David Rosen (Medical School) 4966

*Genetics 381. Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
Catalog Number: 1377
Pamela B. Sklar (Medical School) 5154

*Genetics 382. Muscle Stem Cell Commitment and Differentiation
Catalog Number: 2626
Emanuela Gussoni (Medical School) 5155

*Genetics 383. Germ Cell Development, Pluripotency and Epigenetic Reprogramming
Catalog Number: 2862
Niels Geijsen (Medical School) 5386

*Genetics 384. Cardiogenesis and Cardiac Morphogenesis
Catalog Number: 7079
William T. Pu (Medical School) 5396

*Genetics 386. Models of Cardiac Development and Disease - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 1127
John David Mably (Medical School) 6160

Human Biology and Translational Medicine

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 300. Advanced Topics in Human Biology and Translational Medicine
Catalog Number: 4302
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
A series of reading and discussion seminars, each running for a half term (seven weeks). Different topics are covered each term.
Note: Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit. Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Please contact us at 617-432-0162 or visit the DMS Office at TMEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 302. Molecular Cellular Pathophysiology of Ion Transport
Catalog Number: 3462
Seth L. Alper (Medical School) 1275

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 303. Cystic Fibrosis and Fatty Acid Metabolism
Catalog Number: 5376
Steven D. Freedman (Medical School) 5921

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 304. Resolution of Lung Inflammation and Injury
Catalog Number: 1421
Bruce D. Levy (Medical School) 5922

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 305. Endothelial Cell, Nitric Oxide, Proteomic Redox Regulation
Catalog Number: 9077
Joseph Loscalzo (Medical School) 5923

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 306. Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Biomarkers, Women’s Health
Catalog Number: 2876
JoAnn Manson (Medical School) 5924

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 307. Signal Transduction in Heart Failure and Atherosclerosis
Catalog Number: 1294
Anthony Rosenzweig (Medical School) 5925

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 308. Cancer Biology: Metabolism and Angiogenesis
Catalog Number: 5913
Vikas P. Sukhatme (Medical School) 1835

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 309. Energy Metabolism and Metabolic Signaling
Catalog Number: 4331
Rong Tian (Medical School) 5926

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 310. Bioimaging, Nanomaterials and Systems Biology
Catalog Number: 4536
Ralph Weissleder (Medical School) 5927

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 311. Kidney Injury and Repair
Catalog Number: 2495
Joseph Vincent Bonventre (Medical School) 5957

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 312. The Development, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of GnRH Neurons in Humans
Catalog Number: 7114
William Francis Crowley (Medical School) 5958

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 313. Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
Catalog Number: 2036
Gary Craig Curhan (Medical School) 5959

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 314. Skin Immunology T Cell Trafficking Lymphoma
Catalog Number: 2368
Thomas Seth Kupper (Medical School) 5960

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 315. Hypothalamic Gene Function and Regulation
Catalog Number: 1577
Joseph A. Majzoub (Medical School) 1875

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 316. Innovative Medical Devices and Procedures
Catalog Number: 9233
John Albert Parrish (Medical School) 5961

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 317. Adhesion, Integrins, Hematopoiesis, Kidney Genetics - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 5746
M. Amin Arnaout (Medical School) 1822

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 318. Steroid Hormone Receptors and Prostate Cancer - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 7992
Steven Paul Balk (Medical School) 6166

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 319. Molecular Regulation of Granulocyte Differentiation - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 4496
Nancy Berliner (Medical School) 6167

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 320. Endothelial Progenitors in Health Disease - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 8324
Joyce E. Bischoff (Medical School) 1448

*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 321. Cardiac Regeneration and Repair - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 2455
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*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 322. Cardiac Repair and Regeneration - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 4398
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*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 323. Cardiovascular Biology in Human and Zebrafish - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 5160
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*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 324. Engineering of Human Antibodies - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 3910
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*Human Biology and Translational Medicine 325. Genetics of Blood Development - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 7279
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HBTM focuses on providing rigorous multidisciplinary training in the fundamental mechanisms and essential methodologies of human biology and disease-oriented research, and in the translation of these discoveries into advances in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of human disease.

Immunology


All courses in Immunology are subject to limitation in enrollment and will not be offered unless there is sufficient demand.

Primarily for Graduates

*Immunology 201. Principles of Immunology
Catalog Number: 8337 Enrollment: Limited to 40.
Michael C. Carroll (Medical School), Ulrich H. Von Andrian-Werburg (Medical School) and members of the Faculty
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 1:30–3, with section Tu., Th., 3–4.
Comprehensive core course in immunology. Topics include a broad but intensive examination of the cells and molecules of the immune system. Special attention given to the experimental approaches that led to general principles of immunology.
Note: Intended for students who have had prior exposure to immunology on the undergraduate level. In the absence of such exposure, students must obtain the permission of the Course Director. Offered jointly with the Medical School as IM 702.0.
Prerequisite: A background in genetics and biochemistry strongly recommended.

Immunology 202. Advanced Principles of Immunology
Catalog Number: 5674
D. Branch Moody (Medical School) and Martin E. Hemler (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 1:30–4.
Continuation of Immunology 201 as an intensive core course in fundamentals of the immune system. Emphasis on systems of immunity. Critical reading of primary literature.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as IM 712.0.
Prerequisite: Immunology 201 or its equivalent.

Immunology 204. Critical Readings for Immunology
Catalog Number: 9563
Shannon Turley (Medical School) and Carl D. Novina (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Th., 10–1.
Original research articles from fields including immunology, biochemistry, genetics, and cell and developmental biology will be critically analyzed in an intensive small group format. Grading will be based on class participation and oral presentations.
Note: Required for first-year immunology students, open to second-year immunology students. No auditors. Offered jointly with the Medical School as IM 703.0.

*Immunology 219. The Primary Immunodeficiencies
Catalog Number: 1873
Cox Terhorst (Medical School) and Raif S. Geha (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). M., 4–6.
This course discusses the mechanisms that underlie the pathogenesis of genetically determined primary immunodeficiencies and selected autoimmune diseases. Evaluates the use of animal models for study and therapy of human disease states.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as IM 729.0.
Prerequisite: Course in basic immunology.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

Primarily designed for work on a dissertation problem, carried out under the supervision of the following faculty members whose special research interests are listed.
*Immunology 300. Advanced Topics in Immunology
Catalog Number: 4739
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
Reading and discussion seminars each running for a half term (7 weeks). Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit. Topics include the role of intracellular and transmembrane protein phosphates in signal transduction.
Note: Intended for first- and second-year Immunology graduate students. Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Call 617-432-0162 or visit the DMS Office at T-MEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.

*Immunology 301. Immunology Seminar
Catalog Number: 4971
Michael C. Carroll (Medical School) 2050
Gives students exposure to research topics in Immunology. Students prepare for the weekly seminar through readings and occasional discussion with the seminar speakers. These discussions are facilitated by members of the Committee on Immunology.
Note: Intended for first- and second-year Immunology graduate students.

*Immunology 302. Molecular Basis of Humoral Immunologic Inflammation
Catalog Number: 1355
K. Frank Austen (Medical School) 1571

*Immunology 303. Immunity to Tuberculosis
Catalog Number: 9490
Samuel M. Behar (Medical School) 4570

*Immunology 306. Immunochemical Aspects of Immune Reactions
Catalog Number: 1536
Stuart F. Schlossman (Medical School) 3593

*Immunology 307. Immunobiology of Transplantation
Catalog Number: 1609
Charles B. Carpenter (Medical School) 2016

*Immunology 308. Gene Regulation in the Immune Response
Catalog Number: 6895
Anjana Rao (Medical School) 1854

*Immunology 309. Molecular Aspects of Lymphocyte Interactions
Catalog Number: 3778
Cox Terhorst (Medical School) 6280

*Immunology 314. Immunobiology of Antigen-Antibody Complexes
Catalog Number: 8065
Peter H. Schur (Medical School) 4551

*Immunology 315. Immunoregulation
Catalog Number: 5540
Martin E. Dorf (Medical School) 4541

*Immunology 316. Molecular Basis of Immunologic Recognition and Communication
Catalog Number: 3192
Harvey Cantor (Medical School) 4460

*Immunology 317. Molecular Biology of Receptor Transduction in the Immune System
Catalog Number: 0518
Brian Seed (Medical School) 7619

*Immunology 319. Molecular Basis of Cell Adhesion and Migration
Catalog Number: 0293
Timothy A. Springer (Medical School) 6145

*Immunology 323. Research in Molecular Immunology
Catalog Number: 3425
Laurie H. Glimcher (Public Health) 1362

*Immunology 324. T-cell Development in Animal Models of Autoimmunity Disease
Catalog Number: 1905
Christophe O. Benoist (Medical School) 3928

*Immunology 325. Immune Cell Interactions Controlling T Cell Effector Function - (New Course)
Catalog Number: 1078
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*Immunology 326. Human T-cell Antigen Receptor; Human Lymphocyte Differentiation Antigens
Catalog Number: 6719
Ellis L. Reinherz (Medical School) 1408

*Immunology 327. Chemical Cell Biology
Catalog Number: 0824
Stuart L. Schreiber 2166

*Immunology 328r. Introduction to Research
Catalog Number: 5531
Michael C. Carroll (Medical School) 2050

*Immunology 329. Basic and Clinical Mechanisms of Autoimmunity
Catalog Number: 0354
Howard L. Weiner (Medical School) 1335

*Immunology 330. Molecular Aspects of Mast Cells—Mediated Immune Responses
Catalog Number: 7296
Richard L. Stevens (Medical School) 2892

*Immunology 331. Lymphoid Organs
Catalog Number: 5725
Joan E. Stein-Streilein (Medical School) 4769

*Immunology 332. The Role of Cys-Lts in Antigen-Induced Pulmonary Inflammation and the Mechanism of Cys-LT-Mediated Pulmonary Fibrosis
Catalog Number: 9530
Yoshihide Kanaoka (Medical School) 5401

*Immunology 333. Immunopathogenesis of Viral Diseases
Catalog Number: 2430
Norman Letvin (Medical School) 2317

*Immunology 335. T-Cell Receptor Interactions in Autoimmune Diseases
Catalog Number: 4027
David Hafler (Medical School) 2616

*Immunology 336. T-Lymphocyte Recognition and Adhesion
Catalog Number: 7292
Michael B. Brenner (Medical School) 2864

*Immunology 337. Development of Mucosal Immunologic Factor
Catalog Number: 1320
W. Allan Walker (Medical School, Public Health) 1175

*Immunology 339. Function and Regulation of Cellular Adhesion Mechanisms
Catalog Number: 7841
Martin E. Hemler (Medical School) 2868

*Immunology 340. The Human Major Histocompatibility Complex, Immune Function, and Disease
Catalog Number: 6650
Chester Alper (Medical School) 2951

*Immunology 341. Transcriptional Regulation of Stem Cell and Myeloid Cell Genes in Order to Understand Normal Myeloid Differentiation and Leukemia
Catalog Number: 9403
Daniel G. Tenen (Medical School) 1172

*Immunology 342. Immune Cell Signaling, Gene Transcription and Tissue Injury in Lupus.
Catalog Number: 7829
George C. Tsokos (Medical School) 5911

*Immunology 343. The Regulation of Eicosanoid Generation
Catalog Number: 8593
Jonathan P. Arm (Medical School) 4946

*Immunology 344. Genetic Analysis of Lymphocyte Development and Nuclear Oncogene Function
Catalog Number: 6438
Frederick W. Alt (Medical School) 3146

*Immunology 345. Assembly and Function of pre-B Cell-fate and B Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors
Catalog Number: 0866
Shiv S. Pillai (Medical School) 3393

*Immunology 346. The Role of Complement in the Immune Response
Catalog Number: 1755
Michael C. Carroll (Medical School) 2050

*Immunology 347. Mechanisms Underlying the Unique Ability of Antigen Presenting Cells to Activate Naive T Lymphocytes
Catalog Number: 9833
Marianne Boes (Medical School) 5385

*Immunology 348. Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Immunology of Leukocyte-endothelial Adhesion
Catalog Number: 0901
Francis W. Luscinskas (Medical School) 3772

*Immunology 349. Mechanisms of T Cell and NK Cell Tolerance
Catalog Number: 1241
Megan Sykes (Medical School) 1131

*Immunology 350. Regulation of Autoimmune T Cell Responses
Catalog Number: 1916
Vijay K. Kuchroo (Medical School) 2041

*Immunology 351. Studies on Trafficking of Lymphocytes to Skin and of Tumor Cells to Organ-Specific Sites of Metastasis
Catalog Number: 1875
Charles J. Dimitroff (Medical School) 5521

*Immunology 352. Using Biochemical, Cellular and Mouse Genetics Approaches to Dissect the Innate Immune Signaling Pathways of Toll-like Receptors and NBD-LRR (Nod) Proteins
Catalog Number: 1572
Koichi S. Kobayashi (Medical School) 5522

*Immunology 353. Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses in HIV-1 Infection
Catalog Number: 6000
Marcus Altfeld (Medical School) 5689

*Immunology 354. Topics in Transplantation Biology
Catalog Number: 1459
David H. Sachs (Medical School) 1075

*Immunology 356. Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes
Catalog Number: 8232
Judy Lieberman (Medical School) 1542

*Immunology 357. T Cell-Epithelial Cell Interactions in Mucosal Community
Catalog Number: 2111
Richard S. Blumberg (Medical School) 2351

*Immunology 358. Self-renewal and Lineage Commitment of Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Catalog Number: 1619
Koichi Akashi (Medical School) 5288

*Immunology 359. Immunoregulatory Mechanisms Affecting the Development of Pulmonary Inflammation, Asthma, and Allergy in Mice and Humans
Catalog Number: 3037
Dale T. Umetsu (Medical School) 5289

*Immunology 360. Focus on Stem Cells and the Stem Cell Niche
Catalog Number: 8952
David T. Scadden (Medical School) 2649

*Immunology 361. Induction and Regulation of Antigen-specific T Cell Responses
Catalog Number: 7578
Gilles A. Benichou (Medical School) 2652

*Immunology 362. Basic Biology and Pathobiology of the Chemokine Superfamily of Cytokines
Catalog Number: 3817
Andrew D. Luster (Medical School) 2654

*Immunology 363. Regulation of Mast Cell Activation by Stimulatory and Inhibitory Receptors
Catalog Number: 6813
Howard R. Katz (Medical School) 2837

*Immunology 364. T-Cell Development in Animal Models of Autoimmunity Disease
Catalog Number: 0972
Diane J. Mathis (Medical School) 3063

*Immunology 365. Mucosal T Cell Mediated Immunity and Tolerance
Catalog Number: 4204
Cathryn R. Nagler-Anderson (Medical School) 1022

*Immunology 366. Molecular Regulation of T Cell Cytokine Production and T Cell Interactions with the Blood Vessel Wall
Catalog Number: 6676
Andrew H. Lichtman (Medical School) 3523

*Immunology 367. Biology and Chemistry of Complement Problems
Catalog Number: 8080
Anne Nicholson-Weller (Medical School) 1063

*Immunology 368. Cytotoxic Lymphocytes
Catalog Number: 8986
Paul J. Anderson (Medical School) 1947

*Immunology 369. Mechanisms of Autoimmune Disease
Catalog Number: 6787
Vicki R. Kelley (Medical School) 2656

*Immunology 370. Mechanisms of Autoimmunity in Inflammatory Arthritis
Catalog Number: 6285
David M. Lee (Medical School) 5915

*Immunology 371. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Eosinophil and Other Leukocyte Involvement in Allergic Flammation
Catalog Number: 3716
Peter F. Weller (Medical School) 2657

*Immunology 373. Biology of Histocompatibility Systems in Man and Experimental Animals; Immunology of Aging
Catalog Number: 6317
Edmond J. Yunis (Medical School) 6036

*Immunology 374. Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Gene Regulation in the Immunopathogenesis of AIDS and TB
Catalog Number: 4558
Anne E. Goldfeld (Medical School) 1008

*Immunology 375. Biology and Function of Immunoreceptors
Catalog Number: 0510
Jean-Pierre Kinet (Medical School) 2663

*Immunology 376. Regulation of IgE Reponses; Molecular Basis of Immunodeficienies
Catalog Number: 3618
Raif S. Geha (Medical School) 1795

*Immunology 377. Regulation of T Helper Cell Differentiation
Catalog Number: 0458
Michael Grusby (Medical School) 1987

*Immunology 378. Basic Mechanisms of T cell Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Catalog Number: 2916
Kai Wucherpfennig (Medical School) 2481

*Immunology 379. Induction of Immunological Tolerance by Gene Therapy
Catalog Number: 9300
John J. Iacomini (Medical School) 2643

*Immunology 380. Control of Leukocyte Trafficking and the Immune Response By Chemokines and Other Cytokines
Catalog Number: 4872
Barrett J. Rollins (Medical School) 3775

*Immunology 381. Lymphocyte Development, Signaling, Immunoregulation
Catalog Number: 0839
Harald Von Boehmer (Medical School) 3302

*Immunology 382. AIDS Immunopathogenesis and Immune Reconstitution
Catalog Number: 0468
Robert P. Johnson (Medical School) 6125

*Immunology 383. Translational Approaches In Transplantation and Tumor Immunity
Catalog Number: 4590
Lee M. Nadler (Medical School) 3773

*Immunology 385. Transcriptional Regulation of T Lymphocyte Activation and Differentiation
Catalog Number: 1243
I-Cheng Ho (Medical School) 2764

*Immunology 387. Microbial Pattern Recognition and Signaling in Innate Immunity
Catalog Number: 6065
Christine Kocks (Medical School) 5753

*Immunology 388. Immunology and Molecular Biology of Schistosoma Mansoni
Catalog Number: 5640
Donald A. Harn (Public Health) 2051

*Immunology 389. Development of Cancer Vaccines
Catalog Number: 4106
Glenn Dranoff (Medical School) 1821

*Immunology 391. Transcription Factors in Lymphocyte Commitment and Differentiation
Catalog Number: 5285
Katia Georgopoulos (Medical School) 2070

*Immunology 392. Dendritic Cells and the Initiation of Immune Reponses; Genetic Analysis using Genome-Wide Mammalian RNAi Libraries
Catalog Number: 0298
Nir Hacohen (Medical School) 5157

*Immunology 393. The Role of the Transcription Factor NF-kB in Regulating Innate Inflammatory Responses
Catalog Number: 3287
Bruce H. Horwitz (Medical School) 5158

*Immunology 394. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms by which CD1 Proteins Present Lipid Antigens to T Cells
Catalog Number: 0938
D. Branch Moody (Medical School) 5159

*Immunology 395. NKT and Other Immune Cell Subsets in Anti-Tumor & Anti-Viral Immunity
Catalog Number: 2491
Mark Adrian Exley (Medical School) 5749

*Immunology 396. The Fundamental Nature of and the Means to Produce T Cell Tolerance to Allo- and Auto-Antigens
Catalog Number: 1812
Terry B. Strom (Medical School) 5160

*Immunology 397. Antigen Processing and Presentation by Dendritic Cells in Autoimmunity and Cancer
Catalog Number: 3393
Shannon Turley (Medical School) 5255

*Immunology 398. The Role of Notch Signaling in Lymphoid Neoplasia
Catalog Number: 9151
Jon Christopher Aster (Medical School) 5750

Medical Sciences

Primarily for Graduates

Medical Sciences 215. Integrated Human Physiology
Catalog Number: 6359
Richard M. Schwartzstein (Medical School) and members of the Faculty
Half course (spring term). M. through F., 8:30–12, Tu., 1:30–3:30.
Describes the physiological mechanisms underlying the functions of major organ systems of the human body, including cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine and reproductive systems. The course emphasizes integration of physiological functions within a clinical context.
Note: Students taking the course for credit are expected to attend all course sessions. Permission of both the course director and the Medical School Registrar is required.

*Medical Sciences 250ab. Human Functional Anatomy
Catalog Number: 6946 Enrollment: Limited to 52. Minimum 25.
Lee Gehrke (Medical School)
Full course (fall term). Lectures, M., W., F., 1:30–2:30; laboratory, M., W., F., 2:30–6.
Lectures, detailed laboratory dissections, and prosections provide a thorough exploration of the gross structure and function of the human body. Fundamental principles of embryology and bioengineering promote analytical approaches to understanding the body’s design.
Note: Open to qualified graduate students with permission of the course director. Offered jointly with the Medical School as HT 010. The first meeting of this course is the Wednesday following the Labor Day holiday.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

*Medical Sciences 300. Conduct of Science
Catalog Number: 1815
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995 and Thomas O. Fox (Medical School) 4542

*Medical Sciences 399. Topics in Medical Sciences
Catalog Number: 3197
Thomas O. Fox (Medical School) 4542 and David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
Subject selected by students and faculty member.

Microbiology and Molecular Genetics


All courses in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics are subject to limitation in enrollment and will not be offered unless there is sufficient demand.

Primarily for Graduates

Microbiology 200. Molecular Microbiology and Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 7773
Stephen Lory (Medical School) and members of the Faculty
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., 9–10:30.
Devoted primarily to bacterial structure, physiology, genetics, regulatory mechanisms and pathogenesis. Class consists of lectures, presentations emphasizing methods, results and interpretation of classic and contemporary literature, guest seminars, and small group discussions of papers.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as MG 726.0.

*Microbiology 205. Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 2480 Enrollment: May be limited.
Clyde S. Crumpacker II (Medical School) and associates
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 8:30–1.
The mechanisms of bacterial, mycoplasmal, fungal, and viral pathogenesis are covered. Topics are selected for intrinsic interest and cover the spectrum of pathophysiologic mechanisms of the infectious process. Emphasis on pathogenesis at the molecular level.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as HT 040.
Prerequisite: A background course in molecular biology is strongly encouraged.

Microbiology 209. Molecular Biology of Bacteria
Catalog Number: 2698 Enrollment: Limited to 12. Minimum of 8.
Roberto G. Kolter (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged. One meeting per week.
Provides in-depth coverage of bacterial development and genomics. Students research topics and prepare lectures. Lectures are followed by discussions of key publications. The specific topics covered vary every year depending on student interest.
Note: Given in alternate years. Open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Contact the instructor at least two weeks before the start of spring term via email at rkolter@hms.harvard.edu. Offered jointly with the Medical School as MG 727.0.

Microbiology 213. Social Issues in Biology
Catalog Number: 7905 Enrollment: Limited to 18.
Jonathan R. Beckwith (Medical School) and Roberto G. Kolter (Medical School)
Half course (spring term). Th., 1–4.
Readings, discussion of social/ethical aspects of biology: history, philosophy of science; evolution vs. creationism; genetics and race; women and science; genetic testing; stem cell research; science journalism; genetics and the law; scientists and social responsibility.
Note: Offered jointly with the Medical School as MG 722.0. Alternates yearly between the Longwood and the Cambridge Campuses.
Prerequisite: Some background in genetics.

Microbiology 230. Analysis of the Biological Literature
Catalog Number: 3791
Elaine A. Elion (Medical School), Michael Demian Blower (Medical School), Alan B. Cantor (Medical School), Stephen J. Elledge (Medical School), Richard Ian Gregory (Medical School), William C. Hahn (Medical School), Kevin M. Haigis (Medical School), Marcia C. Haigis (Medical School), Edward E. Harlow (Medical School), Jonathan M. G. Higgins (Medical School), Carla Kim (Medical School), Jordan A. Kreidberg (Medical School), Cammie Lesser (Medical School), Andrea I. McClatchey (Medical School), Charles M. Roberts (Medical School), Adrian Salic (Medical School), David A. Sinclair (Medical School), Kevin Struhl (Medical School), Sheila Thomas (Medical School), and Amy J. Wagers
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 3–6.
Critical analysis of original research articles in intensive small group discussions. Analyze range of papers in biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell and developmental biology in terms of context, hypothesis, methods, and objective interpretation of results.
Note: This course required for first year BBS students. Students who are not first year BBS should contact the course director (E.A.E.) to determine the available space and receive course materials in advance of class.

Graduate Courses of Reading and Research

Primarily designed for work on a dissertation problem, carried out under the supervision of the following faculty members, whose special research interests are listed. Courses in parasitology are listed in the catalog of the Harvard School of Public Health (see Pathology).
*Microbiology 300. Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Catalog Number: 2304
David Lopes Cardozo (Medical School ) 5995
A series of reading and discussion seminars, each running for a half term (7 weeks). Two seminars, which can be taken in different terms, are required for credit.
Note: Non-DMS students must get permission from the Division of Medical Sciences before registering for this course. Please contact us at 617-432-0605 or visit the DMS Office at T-MEC 435, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston.
Prerequisite: Dependent on seminar.

*Microbiology 304. Molecular Pathogenesis of Streptococcal Infection
Catalog Number: 9527
Michael R. Wessels (Medical School) 4540

*Microbiology 305. Molecular Determinants of Intracellular Bacterial Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 3190
Darren E. Higgins (Medical School) 2963

*Microbiology 307. Growth Factors and Signal Transduction
Catalog Number: 5726
Charles D. Stiles (Medical School) 4828

*Microbiology 308. Bacterial/ Host Interactions in Symbiosis and Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 4217
Dennis L. Kasper (Medical School) 4815

*Microbiology 310. Bacterial Genetics of Tuberculosis and Tularemia
Catalog Number: 7652
Eric J. Rubin (Medical School) 4084

*Microbiology 311. Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Catalog Number: 7402
Jonathan R. Beckwith (Medical School) 1173

*Microbiology 313. T-Lymphocyte Responses to Bacterial Pathogens
Catalog Number: 4959
Michael Starnbach (Medical School) 1816

*Microbiology 315. Biochemical Mechanisms Controlling Cell Growth and Differentiation
Catalog Number: 3273
Michael E. Greenberg (Medical School) 1400

*Microbiology 316. Host Pathogen Interactions
Catalog Number: 7769
Stephen Lory (Medical School) 4326

*Microbiology 317. Molecular Mechanisms in Pathogenesis
Catalog Number: 8985
John J. Mekalanos (Medical School) 7315

*Microbiology 318. RNA Structure, RNA-protein Interactions, and Translation-level Gene Regulation in RNA Viruses
Catalog Number: 1205
Lee Gehrke (Medical School) 8036

*Microbiology 320. Molecular Biology of Herpes Viruses
Catalog Number: 3967
David M. Knipe (Medical School) 7089

*Microbiology 321. Molecular Biology of Bacterial Interactions
Catalog Number: 2903
Roberto G. Kolter (Medical School) 7727

*Microbiology 322. Biochemistry of Bacterial Toxins
Catalog Number: 4970
R. John Collier (Medical School) 7972

*Microbiology 324. Bacterial Pathogenesis and Vaccine Development
Catalog Number: 3472
Gerald Pier (Medical School) 2853

*Microbiology 325. Signal Transduction, Host-Microbial Interactions and Immunology
Catalog Number: 2839
Scott Brian Snapper (Medical School) 4969

*Microbiology 326. Mobile Genetic Elements and Bacterial Pathogenicity
Catalog Number: 4703
Matthew K. Waldor (Medical School) 5919

*Microbiology 327. Molecular Biology and Evolution of Retroviruses
Catalog Number: 7939
Welkin E. Johnson (Medical School) 5354

*Microbiology 328. Molecular Biology of