BME 4110

Science and Technology Approaches to Problems in Human Health

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

BME 4110 will provide an in-depth look at diseases that impact human health along with current scientific research and engineering that is aimed at addressing these problems. Faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College will come to the Cornell campus to discuss the health problems they are currently unable to treat as well as they would like. For each disease discussed, faculty from both Cornell University and Weill will talk about current research aimed at better understanding disease process, developing new treatment strategies, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Five to six topics will be explored in depth over the course of the term. This course is particularly appropriate for students considering medical school or careers in biomedical science and engineering.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: junior, senior, or graduate standing; sophomores by permission of instructor.

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