LMP1203H: Basic principles of analytical clinical biochemistry

Who can attend

The course is open to medical biochemistry residents, postdoctoral diploma in clinical chemistry fellows, and graduate students.

Graduate students need permission from the supervisor and must be registered in the LMP graduate program to attend.

Prerequisites

Undergraduate course in biochemistry and/or molecular biology is recommended.

Course description

This course introduces current analytical techniques as applied in clinical biochemistry laboratories. We will cover the theoretical aspects of each technique, the limitations, and common applications. The course also introduces analytical and clinical evaluation of laboratory methods.

The course will be run as tutorials/lectures for medical biochemistry residents, postdoctoral diploma in clinical chemistry fellows, and graduate students.

Course coordinator

Dr. Davor Brinc

davor.brinc@uhn.ca

lmp.grad@utoronto.ca for administrative queries.

Timings and location

Drop date: October 26, 2026

This course is offered every year in the Fall session.

• Wednesdays, 9 am - 12 noon
• Location: Health Sciences Building (155 College Street) Room 705

Meetings will take place on Wednesday mornings (9:00-12:00 noon). Alternative meeting times and places may be arranged with individual lecturers if deemed necessary.

Readings

Students are responsible for the material provided in the lectures.

Optional readings

Selected chapters from N. Rifai et al (editors). Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine.

Supplementary readings can also be provided by each lecturer.

Evaluation methods

• Mid-term (sessions 1 to 5): 25%
• Final exam (sessions 6 to 14): 45% 
• Take-home assignment: 30%

Schedule