Translational Biomedical Imaging of Disease and Therapy II (MEDC0061)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will explore how advanced imaging methods are used to develop and test novel therapies in preclinical models of disease. Experimental therapies for cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases will be discussed, and the opportunities for using imaging to monitor and guide optimisation of therapies will be presented. An overview of how these methods and approaches have been translated to the clinic will also be provided. A journal club focusing on preclinical imaging applications in development of new therapies will run in tandem with lectures and will include unassessed, but compulsory presentations.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 36
Module leader: Dr Tammy Kalber
Who to contact for more information: t.kalber@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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