CSI1133
Perspectives in Medical Sciences

Faculty
Dr. Au, C.L.
Prof. Ko, W.H.
Prof. Ng, T.B.
Prof. Shum, S.W. Alisa
Prof. Tsui, K.W.

Course Description
20 July:   “Viral Diseases” (Prof. Tsui, K.W.)

This lecture will provide a brief introduction to some common and well-known viruses, including SARS coronavirus, influenza viruses, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency viruses. After attending this lecture, students will have a general understanding of the structure, diagnosis and treatrment of these viruses. 

21 July:   “Body Fluid” (Prof. Ko, W.H.)

22 July:   “Gene Therapy” (Prof. Shum, S.W. Alisa)

23 July:   “Cancer in Human” (Prof. Ng, T.B.)

This lecture will include a general introduction to cancer and how cancer cells are different from normal cells. There will be a discussion of the causes, synptoms, diagnosis and treatments of various cancers including, nasopharyngeal, oral, brain, lung, stomach, colorectal, testicular, ovarian, uterine, cervical,and liver cancers.

24 July:   “Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology” (Dr. Au, C.L.)

This lecture will provide a brief overview on the physiological control of gamete production in the female and the male.  Students will then be introduced to the common causes of infertility and how the assisted reproductive technology has been developed to help patients using our very basic knowledge of the reproductive processes.

Medium of Instruction
English

Course Materials
English