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"Ciliogenesis and Human Disease"
Cilia are present on almost every cell type in the human body. Many key processes that occur during development are coordinated by the cilium. These include cell migration, differentiation, and/or re-‐entry into the cell cycle, specification of the plane of cell division, and apoptosis. Defects in cilia assembly and function lead to a wide range of human diseases, including polycystic kidney disease, hydrocephalus and retinal degeneration, collectively known as ciliopathies. This Nanocourse will highlight the recent advances in understanding the molecular biology of both primary and motile cilia and ciliopathies.Course faculty:
Iain Drummond, PhD
Eric Pierce, MD, PhD
Detina Zalli, PhD
Jing Zhou, MD, PhD
Course Director: Iain Drummond, Ph.D.
Curriculum Fellow: Henrike Besche, Ph.D.
All are welcome. No registration is required. See nanosandquarters.hms.harvard.edu for a complete nanocourse schedule.