THE PATH TO NOBEL PRIZE THE CATEGORY OF PHYSIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Course Objectives:

In this course, we will try to understand the research aims of scientists and the reasons why their studies were awarded with the Nobel Prize specifically in the category of Physiology or Medicine. Additionally, we will discuss the current impacts and usage areas of the previous Nobel prize-winning studies. From this, we will predict the possible usage areas of the recently awarded Nobel prize subjects in the future. The main aim of this course is to comprehend the importance of the Nobel Prizes given in the Physiology and Medicine category, to understand the path to the Nobel Prize, and to be able to realize how to work creatively in the light of the Nobel Prize-winning subjects.

Course Content: 

• Biological Macromolecules 
• Fundamentals of Biological Mechanisms
• Vitamins, Proteins and Hormones 
• Viruses and Bacteria
• Immune System
• Organs and Organ Systems
• Receptors and Signal Transduction 
• Sensory System
• Nervous System
• Apoptosis and Autophagy
• Circadian Rhythm
• Technological Advancements (X-ray, NMR, ECG..)