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The Molecular Medicine (MOME) track (formerly Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases) track in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate program at The University of Toledo College of Medicine & Life Sciences on the Health Science Campus nurtures students and provides them with the necessary tools to pursue an independent career in biomedical sciences. The program encompasses a unique interdisciplinary approach to train students to conduct research in the underlying molecular mechanisms of diseases that have profound impact on human health.

The program draws on faculty research strengths in signal transduction, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, gene microarrays, genomics, proteomics, gene knockout and transgenics, tissue culture, and protein and carbohydrate biochemistry. The MOME faculty members are not only drawn from its associated department, the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, and from the Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Research (CeDER), but also from other departments including the Departments of Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Modern, well-equipped research facilities are available through the participating departments. The MOME program offers degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS). The program also offers these graduate degrees in combination with the Medical Degree (MD) that is offered by the medical school. Students from the four programs, PhD, MSBS, MD/PhD and MD/MSBS, follow a well-defined program that includes core courses, journal clubs, seminars, laboratory rotations, independent research, and electives in the area of interest. Students select faculty advisors and begin their independent dissertation research following the laboratory rotations in the biomedical science core curriculum. The curriculum is designed to enable students, guided by their advisors, to develop the expertise that prepares them for a successful career in research and education.

Learning Outcomes:

PLO 1. FY1. Identify and summarize the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs.
PLO 2. FY2. Describe the molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that maintain the normal function, development, and plasticity of cells, tissues, and organs.
PLO 3. FY3. Summarize basic disease causes and processes that affect the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs.
PLO 4. FY4. Assess and critically analyze relevant basic science and clinical literature.
PLO 5. FY5. Design and conduct applicable biomedical sciences experiments.
PLO 6. FY6. Organize, interpret and summarize results of applicable biomedical sciences experiments.
PLO 7. FY7. Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in research and all other scholarly activities consistent with the University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, Standards of Conduct
PLO 8. K1 Describe the normal structure and function of the body and its major organ systems, with emphasis on the systems studied in MOME laboratories (e.g., cardiovascular, renal, digestive, endocrine and neuroendocrine systems)
PLO 9. K2 Describe biochemical, molecular and cellular mechanisms that are important in maintaining cardiac and vascular function as well as metabolism and energy balance.
PLO 10. K3 Explain the pathophysiology of prevalent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, hypertension, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.