State-of-the-Art lectures in Biomedicine

Academic year: 2009-2010 Course code module 1MBMW-K-034 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 36,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Frans Van Meir Greta Schoeters Frank Kooy Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The State-of-the-Art lectures in Biomedicine lectures are in line with the core subjects of the master in Clinical Research *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The student can report concisive of specialized lectures, which he / she should see as an review. The focus of  attention is to place the subject within a context, to the prospects of the proposed research. An interpretation of related literature is a prerequisite. 3. Course content This lecture cycle presents themes that deepen and broaden the theoretical knowledge that is offered in the ‘clinical research’ courses. The lectures will be provided by experts and can be adapted year after year. In the 2008-2009 academic year following the lectures are planned: Radiotherapy, applications of radiobiology and radiationfysics   Dr. Paul Meijnders, Dienst Radiotherapie, UZA en ZNA New developments in radiotherapy and clinical research   Dr. Paul Meijnders, Dienst Radiotherapie, UZA en ZNA Probiotic profylaxe and infections in acute pancreatitis Prof. dr. L. Akkermans, Gastrointestinal Research Unit, University Medical Center, Utrecht Pain research from TI/TV to POC in humans Dr. Theo Meert, Johnson & Johnson Endoscopic techniques and new developments Serge Hopchet, Medical endoscopy, Olympus Belgium Forensic research: criminalistic principles en methods Prof. Dr. Werner Jacobs, Gerechtelijke geneeskunde en forensisch DNA laboratorium, UAntwerpen Macroscopical, microscopical and molecular techniques in forensic research Prof. Dr. Werner Jacobs, Gerechtelijke geneeskunde en forensisch DNA laboratorium, UAntwerpen Health economy and evaluations in drug research Prof. Dr. Philippe Beutels, Centre for Health Economics Research & Modeling Infectious Diseases , UAntwerpen Statistical methods in (pre)clinical trials Prof. Dr. Geert Molenberghs, Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics , UHasselt –KULeuven Animal models for cigarette smoke-induced diseases Dr. An Berges, Study director, Philip Morris     4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Assignments Participation in classroom activities 6. Compulsory reading – study material Review papers are provided on 'Blackboard' study materials 7. Recommended reading - study material Scientific papers are provided by de lecturers 8. Tutoring MC questions after every lecture laatste aanpassing: last update: 06/01/2010 17:08 frans.vanmeir