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The table below lists the BIM courses offered in the Molecular Biology Programs. Consult the structure of the program that interests you (Master’s<\/a>, PhD<\/a>) to determine which courses you need to take.<\/p>\n

Master\u2019s-level courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course<\/strong><\/td>\nCourse name<\/strong><\/td>\nCredits<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nCoordinator<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
BIM6001, BIM6002 and BIM6003<\/a><\/td>\nResearch internship in molecular biology<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nThese courses are for students who wish to undertake a research internship in molecular biology for a period equivalent to 6 regular weeks in the host laboratory spread over a full a trimester.<\/td>\nDavid Hipfner<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6016<\/td>\nThesis<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6024<\/a><\/td>\nMethodology and analysis of complex data<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nThis course will introduce students to new methods and technologies used in molecular biology research, as well as bioinformatics methods used to analyze complex data generated with these emerging technologies.<\/td>\nDavid Hipfner<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6026<\/a><\/td>\nMolecular and Cellular Biology 1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nUnderstanding of basic molecular mechanisms and cellular structures. Molecular analysis of complex systems (immunology, neurobiology, developmental biology).<\/td>\nMarie Kmita<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6028<\/a><\/td>\nMolecular and Cellular Biology 2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nUnderstanding of basic molecular mechanisms and cellular structures. Molecular analysis of complex systems (immunology, neurobiology, developmental biology).<\/td>\nFran\u00e7ois Robert<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6030A<\/a><\/td>\nComplex diseases in humans<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nRecent findings on major complex diseases in humans. Molecular biology of HIV\/AIDS, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.<\/td>\nHassan Fahmi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6030E<\/a><\/td>\nResponses to DNA damage<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nRecent findings on cellular responses to DNA damage and genomic instability<\/td>\nElliot Drobetsky<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6030F<\/a><\/td>\nStem cells and cell therapy<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nRecent data on stem cells, cell therapy and regenerative medicine<\/td>\nGilbert Bernier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6030H<\/a><\/td>\nEpigenetics<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nRecent findings on epigenetics including the fundamental aspects of epigenetics during development, epigenetic inheritance and memory, deregulation of the epigenome in human diseases and the impact of the environment.<\/td>\nEl Bachir Affar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6030I<\/a><\/td>\nRNA Biology<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nAcquisition of advanced knowledge on RNA biology, including mRNA, rRNA, miRNA, non-coding RNAs, ribozymes and riboswithes. Structure-function relationships, RNA-protein interactions, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6035<\/td>\nResearch Seminar 1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nStudents will learn to synthesize their research, present orally, and discuss their projects. Students are required to participate in other students’ presentations.<\/td>\nRepresentative of your unit \/ research centre<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6064A<\/a><\/td>\nMolecular and cellular biology of cancer<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nRegulation of gene expression, signaling and cell cycle<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a> and Gregory Emery<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6064C<\/a><\/td>\nSystems approaches<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSystems approaches in cell signaling analysis and molecular genetics<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a>, S\u00e9bastien Carr\u00e9no<\/a> and Philippe Roux<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6064D<\/a><\/td>\nImmuno-oncology: from the lab to the clinic<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nTherapeutic targets, drug development, clinical trials in leukemia and breast cancer, stem cells and cancer treatment, immunotherapy<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a> and Claude Perreault<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6065A<\/a><\/td>\nMolecular biology practice<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nExpression vector construction, mutagenesis, sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6065C<\/a><\/td>\nBioinformatics analysis<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nComparative genetics, network analysis, databases, macromolecule structure<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a> and Fran\u00e7ois Major<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6065D<\/a><\/td>\nFunctional genomics<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nFunctional genomics, DNA microarrays, gene expression analysis, and large-scale chromatin immunoprecipitation<\/td>\nS\u00e9bastien Lemieux and Brian Wilhelm<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6065E<\/a><\/td>\nProtein Biochemistry<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nProtein expression, biophysical and proteomic analyses<\/td>\nSylvie Mader<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6070<\/a><\/td>\nProfessional research practice<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nTraining in research practices, experimental design and analysis, research ethics, and oral and written communication<\/td>\nS\u00e9bastien Carreno<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6073<\/a><\/td>\nPractice in translational research<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nPractical and theoretical training modules on the use of cutting-edge technologies in molecular biology and biomedical research. Introduction to the operation of the IRCM’s technological platforms in a translational research context.<\/td>\nWoong-Kyung Suh<\/a>, Nicole Francis<\/a> and collaborators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6074<\/a><\/td>\nPractice in translational medicine<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nExposure to clinical research and personalized medicine concepts through seminars offered by clinician-researchers. Integration of solid foundations in basic research, translational medicine, and ethical issues.<\/td>\nAndr\u00e9 Veillette<\/a> and collaborators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6078A<\/a><\/td>\nResearch internship 1<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nConduct of a research project under supervision. Writing an internship report in the form of a scientific manuscript.<\/td>\nFran\u00e7ois Robert<\/a>, S\u00e9bastien Carr\u00e9no<\/a> and collaborators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM6078B<\/a><\/td>\nResearch internship 2<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nConduct of a research project under supervision. Writing an internship report in the form of a scientific manuscript.<\/td>\nFran\u00e7ois Robert<\/a>, S\u00e9bastien Carr\u00e9no<\/a> and collaborators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Doctoral-level courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course<\/strong><\/td>\nCourse name<\/strong><\/td>\nCredits<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nCoordinator<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
BIM7015<\/td>\nResearch Seminar 2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nStudents will learn to synthesize their research, present orally, and discuss their projects. Students are required to participate in other students’ presentations.<\/td>\nRepresentative of your unit \/ research centre<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM7021 (A,B,C, D)<\/a><\/td>\nCancer Biology Conferences A, B, C, and D<\/td>\n1 credit per module<\/td>\nEach module consists of participation in five conferences and associated reading clubs on chromatin and the cell cycle, as part of weekly seminars or conferences whose content is approved by the coordinators.<\/td>\nDavid Knapp<\/a> and Brian Wilhelm<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM7022 (A,B,C)<\/a><\/td>\nReadings in molecular biology A, B, and C<\/td>\n1 credit per module<\/td>\nEach module consists of two sessions covering current topics in molecular biology. In each session, the student prepares 4 assigned publications; they will present one to the members of their group of 4 students for discussion in the presence of the professor who chose them.<\/td>\nFrancis Rodier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM7047<\/td>\nResearch and thesis<\/td>\n86<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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