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Title Endocrine disruptors-molecular mechanisms and adverse effects
Course number 2934
Programme X- Används inte längre - Miljöfaktorer och hälsa
Language English
Credits 1.5
Date 2018-09-17 -- 2018-09-21
Responsible KI department Institutet för miljömedicin
Specific entry requirements
Purpose of the course The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge and understanding of molecular mechanisms and adverse effects of endocrine disruptors as well as of methodologies to study such chemicals substances.
Intended learning outcomes After the completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- Describe molecular mechanisms and potential adverse effects of endocrine disruptors
- Explain methodologies to study the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors
- Identify and discuss challenges in identification and study of endocrine disruptors
- Discuss implications of endocrine disruption for human health
Contents of the course Endocrine disruptors are defined as an exogenous substance or mixture that alters function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently causes adverse health effects in an intact organism, or its progeny, or (sub)populations. Endocrine disruptors act via hormone receptors and by altering hormone levels and have been implicated in several endocrine-related diseases.
The course will include molecular mechanisms of endocrine disruptors, from molecular initiating events to adverse effects. Current and emerging methodologies for identification and analysis of the endocrine disruptors will be addressed. Attention will be given to future challenges in endocrine disruptor research.
Teaching and learning activities Teaching and learning activities include lectures, exercises and group assignments.
Compulsory elements Participation in the exercises and group assignments is compulsory. Absence can be compensated with an individual task.
Examination Examination is in the form of a written assignment and/or oral presentation.
Literature and other teaching material Scientific publications and reports from international organisations.
Number of students 8 - 20
Selection of students Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) date for registration as a doctoral student (priority given to earlier registration date)
More information
Additional course leader Course directors: Johanna Zilliacus and Annika Hanberg, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet.
Latest course evaluation Course evaluation report
Course responsible Johanna Zilliacus
Institutet för miljömedicin
08 52483544
Johanna.Zilliacus@ki.se
Contact person Johanna Bergman
Institutet för miljömedicin

johanna.bergman@ki.se

Nobels väg 13

17177
Stockholm