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SOMGEN 141Q: Can brains be repaired like cars or roads?

Can brains be repaired just like cars or roads? The thought of repairing brains or enhancing them has been a dream of ideal medicine, but is it possible now? To answer that question we need to dive into NeuroEngineering. We will learn the basics of synapse and neural network formation, focusing on neural enhancement and neural repair/regeneration. Through the lenses of tissue, chemical and electrical engineering, we will learn the challenges of repairing/enhancing the brain. We'll also discuss the ethical and political implications. Grounded in Neuroscience, we'll research the latest clinical trials and technology to repair the brain.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Vega Leonel, J. (PI)

SOMGEN 150Q: Challenging Sex and Gender Dichotomies in Biology and Medicine (FEMGEN 150Q)

This course explores and challenges the physiological basis for distinguishing human "males" and "females", expands the concepts of "intersex" beyond reproductive anatomy/physiology (i.e. beyond the genitalia), and discusses some known consequences of "gender biases" in medical diagnoses and treatments. The influence of gender (sociocultural) "norms", i.e. gendered behaviors and relations, on human biology is juxtaposed with the role of biological traits on the construction of gender identity, roles and relationships, thereby focusing on the interactions of sex and gender on health and medical outcomes. Problems that may arise by labeling conditions that vary in incidence, prevalence and/or severity across the "male-female" spectrum as "men's" or "women's" health issues will be discussed. In addition, the importance of recognizing the spectrum of sex and gender, as well as sexual orientation, in clinical practice from pediatric to geriatric populations, will be highlighted, with consideration of varying perspectives within different race/ethnic, religious, political, and other groups.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors: ; Stefanick, M. (PI)

SOMGEN 219B: Advances in Medical Education

This seminar is intended for students who are interested in a career in health professions education. Completion of 'Introduction to Medical Education' (SOMGEN219, Winter Q) is recommended but not required. We will use didactic and small group instruction to examine several advanced topics in medical education: individualized learning, competency-based assessment, coaching in medical education, applied learning theory, disseminating educational scholarship, and the creation of digital learning resources. We hope that this course will inspire students to enter academic careers that include teaching as a central tenet of their life's work.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable 6 times (up to 12 units total)

SOMGEN 227A: Career Exploration Opportunities (CEO) Internship Program Practicum

Restricted to graduate students (year 3 and onward) and postdocs in the Stanford Biosciences program who have completed SOMGEN 227. Focus is on internship progress and future career goals. Topics include update on progress of internship goals, planning for future career goals and return to academic research, internship activities, culture and mentorship.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: ; Clark, D. (PI)

SOMGEN 299: SPRC Education Program Internship

Internship with Stanford Prevention Research Center Education Programs with focus on program administration and development. SPRC education programs include Women and Sex Differences in Medicine (WSDM), Health 4 All (H4A), and Community Health and Prevention Research (CHPR).
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 6 times (up to 6 units total)
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