Current Technologies in Metabolism (BMSC90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Magdalene Montgomery
magdalene.montgomery@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
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The past decade has seen a growing interest in metabolism research which is reshaping our understanding of human physiology and disease, with the ultimate goal to aid in better treatment and prevention of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, cancer and related metabolic diseases. This subject will bring together some of the most outstanding metabolism researchers, with a strong translational focus, to introduce interested students to the innovative technologies utilised in the metabolism field in both academia and industry. This subject will provide theoretical and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art innovative technologies for discovery and translational metabolism research, including measures of glycaemia, mass spectrometry-based approaches, as well as gene/protein therapy and pharmaceutical interventions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Appraise state-of-the-art technologies at the forefront of research in metabolism and metabolic diseases.
- Identify, explain and critique the relevant technologies for assessment of glycaemia and systemic metabolism, mass spectrometry-based approaches for metabolic advancement, and gene/protein therapies for drug discovery.
- Design and perform data analysis of relevant experiments in metabolism, using the above technologies.
- Apply innovative technologies to design and propose novel research to advance therapeutic development in the metabolism field.
Generic skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment.
- Time management, self-regulation, project management and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to collect, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate authentic scientific data.
- The ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders using appropriate written, oral and visual communication skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025