• Topic 2: Molecular basis of gastrointestinal diseases


    • Welcome to Topic 2. There will be several i-lectures and videos 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 'Ongoing Discussion' section.
      Please note that your participation in the 'Ongoing Discussion' 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 is a Youtube video developed by Osmosis.org on causes, symptoms, pathology and treatment for ulcerative colitis.

    • This is a Youtube video developed by Osmosis.org on causes, symptoms and pathology for Crohn's disease.

    • This is a Youtube video developed by Nucleus Medical Media on pathogenesis and treatment for peptic ulcer.

    • 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

    • Please attempt the questions here to help you better understand the content of i-lectures and videos for this topic.

  • MM308 Molecular Basis of Diseases 2 (Trial)

  • Module Introduction

  • Additional Resources

  • Ongoing Discussion

  • Assessment

  • Topic 1: Introduction to molecular and functional basis of diseases