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| Titel | Endocrine disruptors-molecular mechanisms and adverse effects |
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| Kursnummer | 2934 |
| Program | X- Används inte längre - Miljöfaktorer och hälsa |
| Språk | Engelska |
| Antal högskolepoäng | 1.5 |
| Datum | 2018-09-17 -- 2018-09-21 | Kursansvarig institution | Institutet för miljömedicin |
| Särskild behörighet | |
| Kursens syfte | 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. |
| Kursens lärandemål | 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 |
| Kursens innehåll | 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. |
| Arbetsformer | Teaching and learning activities include lectures, exercises and group assignments. |
| Obligatoriska moment | 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. |
| Kurslitteratur och övriga läromedel | Scientific publications and reports from international organisations. |
| Antal studenter | 8 - 20 |
| Urval av studenter | 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) |
| Övrig information | |
| Ytterligare kursledare | Course directors: Johanna Zilliacus and Annika Hanberg, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet. |
| Senaste kursvärdering | Kursvärderingsrapport |
| Kursansvarig |
Johanna Zilliacus Institutet för miljömedicin 08 52483544 Johanna.Zilliacus@ki.se |
| Kontaktpersoner |
Johanna Bergman Institutet för miljömedicin johanna.bergman@ki.se Nobels väg 13 17177 Stockholm |
