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| Swedish title | Hormonstörande ämnen-molekylära mekanismer och hälsoeffekter |
|---|---|
| English title | Endocrine disruptors-molecular mechanisms and adverse effects |
| Course number | 2934 |
| Credits | 1.5 |
| Responsible KI department | Institutet för miljömedicin |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Grading | Passed /Not passed |
| Established by | The Board of Doctoral Education |
| Established | 2016-03-16 |
| 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. | Course responsible |
Johanna Zilliacus Institutet för miljömedicin 08 52483544 Johanna.Zilliacus@ki.se |
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