Cell signalling networks allow individual cells to communicate with each other to coordinate their behaviour, maintain homeostasis, and respond to changes in their environment. This transfer of information from one cell to another, through the use of signalling molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, and growth factors is fundamental to modern ideas in cellular dynamics, biophysics and cell signalling in both health and disease.
This module will provide students with the ability to access, collate and discuss the modern literature in cell signalling from a systems physiology perspective by active research staff using relevant examples from their own research. Successful students will develop the skills required for interpretation of experimental cell signalling data. The module will be taught through a series of lectures and tutorials and will be assessed by both open book assessments. Cycle one will be an online assessment, with a focus on data analysis and interpretation; cycle 2 will be continuous assessment, under examination conditions, in the form of an extended piece of writing.