BIOL 5210 - Cell Structure and Function

The course will address advanced topics in cell biology, probing structure/function relationships in the cell. Among the topics covered are endocytosis and secretion, nuclear organization, they cytoskeleton, the mitochondria and phase separation. We will also touch on cutting edge techniques, ranging from microscopy to 'omics. A central component of the course is reading and discussion of primary research papers, giving an insight into the inner workings of modern biology.