Module Introduction
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Ongoing Discussion
Topic Discussion
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Assessment
Formative Assessment
Topic 2: Molecular basis of gastrointestinal diseases
Discussion on Molecular Basis of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Topic 3: Molecular basis of respiratory diseases
Discussion on Molecular Basis of Respiratory Diseases
Topic 4: Molecular basis of immune diseases
Discussion on Molecular Basis of Immune Diseases
Topic 6: Molecular basis of other endocrine diseases
Discussion on Molecular Basis of Other Endocrine Disorders
Topic 8: Trend in post-genomics era
Summative Assessment
Topic 5: Molecular basis of diabetes
Submission: Case study for Diabetes
Topic 7: Molecular basis of cancer
Topic 2: Molecular basis of gastrointestinal diseases
By Prof. Ong Chin Eng, Ph.D.
Welcome to Topic 2. There will be a total of 5 videos/i-lectures covering various topics on gastrointestinal diseases (as listed below). You will be required to go through these topics, and engage yourselves in an online discussion under Knowledge Check Activity at the end. Please note that your participation in the Knowledge Check Activity will be used as proof of your attendance.
This link will bring you to a Youtube video on immunology in the gut. It provides an overview of the immunological processes and mechanisms in human gut.
This i-lecture provides an overview of the pathphysiological processes that occur in irritable bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
This i-lecture provides you with updates on current and emerging therapies for irritable bowel diseases.
This i-lecture provides an overview of pathophysiology of peptic ulcers and acid-related disorders where the role of Helicobactor pylori as an etiological factor will be discussed.
This i-lecture provides an overview of treatment for acid-related disorders with focus on Helicobacter pylori eradication.
Knowledge Check Activity
NF-kB appears to play a dual role in intestinal immune homeostasis. Discuss the detrimental role of NF-kB activation in intestinal inflammation and its the beneficial role in maintenance of intestinal immune homeostasis. Outline some of the therapeutic strategies in blockade of NF-kB for treatment of IBD.