Description and Course Objectives
Atherosclerosis is the major process underlying cardiovascular disorders, and accounts for the majority of mortality and morbidity in the western world. This course will give more insights into the mechanism and ontogenesis of vessel narrowing (atherosclerosis). Special emphasis will be put on the contribution of inflammatory processes and lipid fluxes in the development of atherosclerotic lesions. Also the clinical end-points of atherosclerosis will be discussed.
The following subjects will be discussed:
Cholesterol metabolism and atherosclerotic lesion formation
Role of macrophages in atherosclerotic lesion formation
Role of inflammation in atherosclerotic lesion formation and progression
Therapeutic approaches for the stabilization of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques
Coordinator
Prof. dr. Johan Kuiper
Doelgroep
Students of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Onderwijsvorm
Lectures.
Literatuur
Will be announced during the lectures.
Toetsing
Written exam.
Doorgang
Minimum of 5 students
Rooster
The lecture series is usually taught in November/December.
Inschrijving
For information, please contact Prof. dr. Johan Kuiper (e-mail: j.kuiper@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl, tel. 527 4378).
Application via uSis.