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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Week 1: Introduction to Stem Cell Therapies Overview of stem cell therapy in medical biotechnology Basic definitions: stem cell types, potency, and clinical applications |
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Week 2: Sources of Stem Cells and Identification Techniques Sources: MSCs, ESCs, iPSCs, and adult stem cells Identification methods: cell surface markers, flow cytometry, and molecular profiling |
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Week 3: Gene Editing Technologies in Medical Biotechnology Overview of gene editing techniques: CRISPR/Cas9, TALENs, and ZFNs Applications of gene editing in stem cells and therapeutic interventions |
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Week 4: Differentiation of MSCs, ESCs, and iPSCs into Terminal Cells Differentiation pathways and protocols Applications of differentiated cells in therapy and research |
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Week 5: Engraftment and Regenerative Medicine Mechanisms of engraftment in regenerative therapies Tissue regeneration strategies and clinical outcomes |
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Week 6: Xenografts and Allografts in Research and Therapy Overview of xenograft and allograft use in stem cell research and therapy Challenges in transplantation and immune response |
| Week 7: |
Mid-term |
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Week 8: Gene and Nucleic Acid-Based Delivery Systems Viral and non-viral delivery systems Comparison of delivery methods for therapeutic applications |
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Week 9: FDA-Approved Gene Therapies - Case Studies Overview of FDA-approved gene therapies (e.g., Luxturna, Zolgensma) Mechanism of action, therapeutic targets, and clinical outcomes |
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Week 10: FDA-Approved Stem Cell Therapies - Case Studies Review of FDA-approved stem cell-based therapies Clinical applications, efficacy, and case studies |
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Week 11: Challenges in Gene and Stem Cell Therapies Ethical, regulatory, and technical challenges Considerations in therapy design and patient outcomes |
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Week 12: Applications in Cancer Therapy Role of gene and stem cell therapies in oncology CAR-T cells and other gene-modified cell therapies in cancer treatment |
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Week 13: Future Directions in Gene and Stem Cell Therapies Emerging trends and technologies in regenerative medicine Potential breakthroughs and future research |
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Week 14: Course Summary and Student Presentations Recap of course topics Student presentations on chosen research or case studies in gene or stem cell therapies |
| Week 15*: |
Term paper presentation |
| Week 16*: |
Final |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Gene and Cell Therapies (Pharmaceuticals, Health Economics and Market Access) |
| Recommended readings: |
Makaleler |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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