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Contemporary Cell and Gene Therapies (BMSC90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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Professor Christine Wells
BMSC-90016@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Rosa McCarty
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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Mammalian cells are the building blocks of our bodies, the foundries and factories of our medicines. With recent advances in gene engineering, cultured cells are no longer simply tools to study disease, but are a living therapeutic product. Pluripotent stem cells form a front-line to advances in cell manufacturing, as these can be engineered from cells cultured from any individual and in combination with gene therapy are forming the next generation of precision treatments for a range of diseases. In this subject, students will explore the recent and exciting history of cell and gene therapies, and develop a deep understanding of the foundational principles of growing, engineering, and scaling cells for successful manufacturing. Working with leading industry partners, students will work on real-life challenges facing the sector today, and will develop the essential attributes to design and manufacture the next generation of cell-based products.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the social, technical and historical contexts of cells as manufactured products.
- Identify and evaluate regulatory and patient-centred issues associated with cell and gene targeting in a therapeutic context.
- Critically appraise the relevant technologies used for cell editing and manufacturing, including the ability to interpret data obtained from these analyses and techniques.
- Apply multidisciplinary approaches to navigate and appraise the contemporary landscape of industries using manufactured cell products.
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: 31 January 2024