Human Pathobiology

Full course description

This course intends to introduce students with a non-medical background to the basics of human pathobiology. It will start with an overview of the general pathological processes such as cell injury, cell death, cell survival, inflammation, and tissue degeneration. Subsequently, common diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems as well as metabolic disorders will be discussed. Special attention will be devoted to the pathological changes contributing to the development of vascular dysfunction. Where applicable biochemical and molecular mechanisms will be explored and the applicable pharmacotherapeutic approaches discussed.