Regenerative Medicine (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: C-RMED
Program credit weight: 15
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Medicine focuses on biology of stem cells, their uses in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, the practicalities of generating them, and using and modifying them for clinical translation. Exploration of the combination of stem cell-based model systems for drug discovery and disease modelling as well as the ethical implications of their use.
Required Courses (9 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FMED 525 | Foundations of Translational Science. | 3 |
Foundations of Translational Science. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An overview of multidisciplinary research that bridges significant gaps between basic, clinical medicine and public policy that enables a translation of knowledge to practice. | ||
| HGEN 675 | Stem Cell Biology. | 3 |
Stem Cell Biology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Introduction to the field of stem cell research. Definition of stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells and reprogramming. Adult stem cells, niche and asymmetric division. Clinical applications of stem cells. Cancer stem cells. Ethical issues surrounding stem cell research and clinical treatment. | ||
| PHAR 508 | Drug Discovery and Development 3. | 3 |
Drug Discovery and Development 3. Terms offered: Winter 2026 The design of biologically-relevant drug screens for molecular targets in a cell, tissue, and in vivo setting. Explore the use of stem cells and tissue-based disease models for the understanding of disease and for drug discovery. Situate modern pharmacology into broader medical and societal issues such as personalized medicine and the ethics associated with research. | ||
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEE 512 | Stem Cell Bioprocess Engineering. | 3 |
Stem Cell Bioprocess Engineering. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Introduction to stem cell biology. Cell growth models applicable to stem cells and their progeny. Upstream processing (cell culture systems, bioreactors), downstream processing (cell separation, purification) and quality management (current good manufacturing practice, regulations) applied to therapeutic cells. | ||
| EXMD 501 | Clinical Applications of Regenerative Medicine. | 3 |
Clinical Applications of Regenerative Medicine. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Principles of stem cell translational research. Advanced training in the development of clinical applications of new technologies through rigorous clinical standards in different areas of regenerative medicine. | ||
| EXMD 505 | Directed Readings in Regenerative Medicine . | 3 |
Directed Readings in Regenerative Medicine . Terms offered: Winter 2026 The literature pertaining to a proposed field of research involving stem cell biology and/or clinical translation will be explored in collaboration with an approved faculty mentor. | ||
| HGEN 660 | Genetics and Bioethics. | 3 |
Genetics and Bioethics. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course will deal with ethical issues in the gathering, dissemination, and use of genetic information for decisions concerning reproduction, health care, and research. | ||