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Certification Course

Autophagy: Research Behind the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Learn the fundamentals/applications of autophagy through the inspirational story of Yoshinori Ohsumi’s research, for which he was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and an array of other prizes.

In this course, you will learn:

Outline the basic principles of autophagy
Explain the importance of autophagy in the human body, plants, and animals.
Use Yoshinori Ohsumi's inspiring narrative to learn about the importance of fundamental research driven by pure curiosity that leads to scientific breakthroughs.

Syllabus:

Basic Mechanisms and Roles of Autophagy
Dr. Ohsumi's Nobel Prize-Winning Work
The Role of Autophagy in Our Bodies, Links to Human Diseases, and the Future of Autophagy Research