What promise do stem cells hold for the treatment of medical conditions? In this five-part online course you will explore the history and basic biology of stem cells, learn about new research techniques, and find out how stem cells could lead to cures for diseases and to individualized medicine. You will hear from Museum scientists, medical researchers at the frontiers of the field, and a panel of bioethics experts who will address the ethical implications of stem cell research and therapy. Learn what has already been accomplished, what challenges remain, and what medical breakthroughs may lie ahead.
The Science of Stem Cells
proposé par
American Museum of Natural History
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1Introduction to Stem Cells
Welcome to The Science of Stem Cells! You will begin with a basic overview of stem cells--what they are, the history of stem cell research, and the potential for stem cell therapies. You will also learn from AMNH biologist Julia Zichello that stem cells are found throughout the tree of life.
6 vidéos (Total 34 min), 3 lectures, 2 quiz
6 vidéos
Introduction to the Course3 min
How Stem Cells Differentiate3 min
History of Stem Cells14 min
Why are Stem Cells Important?5 min
Stem Cells in Other Organisms4 min
3 lectures
Syllabus10 min
Related Resources10 min
Stem Cell Glossary10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Module One: What do you know?10 min
Module One: What have you learned?20 min
Semaine
2How Do Stem Cells Work?
This week, New York University’s Dr. Esteban Mazzoni will discuss how scientists can coax stem cells to differentiate into particular cell types. Dr. Mazzoni will also talk about new stem cell-assisted technologies such as mitochondrial replacement therapy and generating chimeras for organ transplantation. You will also get some background information on the science and ethics of cloning.
3 vidéos (Total 53 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
3 vidéos
Cell differentiation, Therapeutic Cloning & Chimeras: Part One21 min
Cell differentiation, Therapeutic Cloning & Chimeras: Part Two30 min
1 lecture
Cloning and Genetic Engineering: How and Why?10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Module Two: What do you know?10 min
Module Two: What have you learned?20 min
Semaine
3Using Stem Cells to Study Disease
We have covered the process by which scientists can differentiate cells in a culture dish. Now you will look at how scientists can use these cell to model diseases in a culture dish. Dr. Andrew Sproul from Columbia University explains how cultured cells can be used to understand the cause of diseases and to look for drugs that will potentially cure them. His research is on Alzheimer’s disease. You will also explore how how stem cells have the potential to help with the study of diabetes.
3 vidéos (Total 46 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
3 vidéos
Reprogramming and Genome Editing for Disease Modeling37 min
Stem Cells: Developing New Cures6 min
1 lecture
Diabetes in a Dish: Using Stem Cells to Study Disease10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Module Three: What do you know?10 min
Module Three: What have you learned?20 min
Semaine
4Using Stem Cells to Treat Disease
In addition to the great potential of stem cells to be used in the study of disease, stem cells can also be used to actually treat disease. Neural stem cell pioneer Dr. Sally Temple will explain the potential for using stem cells in our own bodies (adult stem cells) to treat age-related macular degeneration, an increasingly common and debilitating disease. Dr. Temple will also give you some tools for evaluating potential stem cell treatments.
3 vidéos (Total 34 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
3 vidéos
Stem Cells in the Adult Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Their Therapeutic Potential27 min
Myths About Adult (Somatic) Stem Cells5 min
1 lecture
Developmental Neuroscientist Dr. Sally Temple Wants to Help Prevent Blindness—and Looks to the Future10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Module Four: What do you know?10 min
Module Four: What have you learned?20 min
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20 avisMeilleurs avis
par VL•Jul 24th 2018
This is a great course and I really enjoyed each week and the topics debated. I was able to expand my knowledge about stem cells and learned a lot. Thanks to all the involved in this course!
par DR•Sep 5th 2018
Excellent, well presented course. The content was difficult and I reviewed some of the videos several times, even with a science background. I highly recommend this!
Enseignant
Dr. Zehra Dincer
Course InstructorÀ propos de American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
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