Atherothrombosis and lipoproteins

Aim

The aim is to introduce current concepts in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and links between lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease. The course will cover pathological, molecular and cellular aspects of atherogenesis and coronary thrombosis, lipoprotein metabolism and epidemiological and clinical aspects of cardiovascular disease

Location & Organization

Organizer

University of Copenhagen (Faculty of Life Sciences)

Course Director

Lars Bo Nielsen

Location / venue

University of Copenhagen (Faculty of Health Sciences)

Timing & Workload

Duration 3 days
ECTS points 2
Frequency Biennial
 

Examination yes

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

Remarks

The course is intended for PhD students working in the field of cardiovascular diseases. The participants are expected to prepare a short presentation of their own research project and will be sent ~6 original articles to read for the interactive journalclub

More Information

http://www.dacra.dk/default.asp?contentID=506