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- LMP200H1 – Pathobiology of the Cell
- LMP299Y1 - Research Opportunity Program (ROP)
- LMP301H1 - Introduction to the Biochemistry of Human Disease
- LMP305Y1 – Pathobiology Research Analysis and Project
- LMP310H1 – Fundamentals of Pathobiology
- LMP320H1 – Pathobiology of Stem Cells
- LMP330H1 – Genetic and Computational Modeling in Human Development and Disease
- LMP363H1 - Principles of Pathobiology 24L
- LMP399Y1 - Research Opportunity Program (ROP)
- LMP405Y1 - Project in Pathobiology 154P
- LMP410H1 - Pathobiology of Neurodegenerative Disease 24L
- LMP415H1 - Forensic Pathobiology 24L
- LMP420H1 – Cancer Pathogenesis
- LMP430H1 – Metabolic disorders
- LMP440H1 – Mechanisms of Host-Microbe Interactions
- LMP450H1 – Organogenesis in Health and Disease
- LMP460H1 – Pathobiology of the Cardiovascular System
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Breadcrumbs
LMP301H1 - Introduction to the Biochemistry of Human Disease
Not intended for students in the Pathobiology Specialist program.
Course description
This course introduces concepts and mechanisms of disease processes as they arise from disturbances of normal biochemical and physiological functions.
The rational use of the clinical biochemistry laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease is explained.
Course coordinator
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave., Room S102 Elm Wing
lianna.kyriakopoulou@sickkids.ca
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Sunnybrook Research Institute, 2075 Bayview Avenue
Teaching assistant
Justin Meade
Term |
Winter 2024 |
Class time |
Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 1 pm |
Class and office hours location |
Please see ACORN for location. |
Office hours |
Thursday February 1, Thursday March 7, and Thursday April 4 - 1 - 2 pm |
Course details
- Hours: 24L
- Prerequisite: BCH210H1/ BCH242Y1
- Exclusions: LMP340H1 / LMP350H1
- Distribution requirements: Science
- Breadth requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)
- Enrolment limits: 210 students
Student evaluation
In-class mid-term 1: 25%
In-class mid-term 2: 25%
Final exam: 50%
See information on Academic Integrity
Schedule
Date |
Title |
Instructor |
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January 9, 2024 |
Introduction to human disease |
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January 11, 2024 |
Laboratory tests and interpretation |
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January 16, 2024 |
Introduction to cases |
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January 18, 2024 |
Water and electrolytes |
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January 23, 2024 |
Acid-Base disorders |
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January 25, 2024 |
Renal disease |
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January 30, 2024 |
Lipids and cardiac disease |
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February 1, 2024 |
Liver Disease Office Hour |
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February 6, 2024 |
Viral hepatitis |
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February 8, 2024 |
First Mid-term Exam (Covers Lectures 1-7) |
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February 13, 2024 |
Introduction to endocrine diseases |
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February 15, 2024 |
Thyroid disease Supplemental Exam |
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February 19, 2024 |
Reading Week |
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February 27, 2024 |
Adrenal disease |
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February 29, 2024 |
Calcium, Vitamin D and Parathyroid |
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March 5, 2024 |
Infertility |
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March 7, 2024 |
Diabetes Office Hour |
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March 12, 2024 |
Iron and heme |
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March 14, 2024 |
Cancer markers |
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March 19, 2024 |
Second Mid-term Exam (covers lectures 8 - 15) |
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March 21, 2024 |
Newborn screening |
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March 26, 2024 |
Pregnancy |
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March 28, 2024 |
Clinical toxicology Supplemental Exam |
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April 2, 2024 |
Therapeutic drug monitoring & Personalized medicine |
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April 4, 2024 |
Molecular diagnostics Office Hour |
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TBC |
Final Exam (covers lectures 1-22) |
Recommended readings or text book
“Clinical Biochemistry 5th edition” by A. Gaw, M.J. Murphy, R. Srivastava, R.A. Cowan, and D.St.J. O’Reilly, published by Churchill Livingston, 2013.