A003R_2025-2026

The Cell: Molecules and Processes (CMP) provides the conceptual and mechanistic foundations necessary to understand how molecular processes determine cell function and contribute to human disease. The course integrates principles of molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology to build a coherent framework for subsequent studies. Particular emphasis is placed on: 1) Understanding biological processes at the molecular level; 2) Connecting cellular mechanisms to disease pathogenesis; 3) Developing a mechanistic reasoning approach applicable to clinical medicine. The knowledge acquired in the course is necessary to proficiently study other preclinical and clinical sciences, including physiology, general pathology, immunology and microbiology. The course’s content is especially propaedeutic to Molecular Medicine & Computational Biology, and Mechanisms of Diseases 1 and 2.