• Gain an understanding of the impact of bias in observational studies of risk factors of disease and approaches to

• Gain an understanding of the impact of bias in observational studies of risk factors of disease and approaches to
Explain the vascular hypothesis of COPD pathogenesis. Understand the mechanistic rationale for an inhaled prostanoid treatment in COPD. Synthesize pre-clinical
Identify the two major extracellular matrix (ECM) components in the heart. Explain what is meant by “cardiac remodeling.” Describe the
Explain the importance of obesity in breast cancer. Describe the function of novel tumor suppressor Nischarin in breast cancer. Describe
Describe the anatomical pathways whereby limbic brain systems modulate incoming nociceptive signals. Describe the effect of alcohol withdrawal and stress
Explain the shortcomings in current models of human obesity. List the challenges of culturing adipose tissue. Describe sandwiched white adipose
Describe how the gut microbiota modulates behaviors. Examine the gut-lung axis in host defense against pneumonia. Explain how aging affects
Describe cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Explain research in treatments for cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Identify possible relation of
Describe cornea innervation and its clinical significance. List molecular mechanisms that enhance nerve regeneration after injuries or diseases affecting the
List the dietary factors that dramatically influence drug metabolism and efficacy. Understand that excess calories are toxic, leading to metabolic