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Lipoproteins and Coronary Artery Disease - Certified One-on-one online Traineeship

UNT Texas

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Main Areas of Interest

1. Lectures and discussions

This unit is designed for Medical, undergraduate and Master’s students whose academic interests are in the areas of Chemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biomedical sciences & Bio-engineering. Some knowledge of Biochemistry acquired via an introductory course is required. To present the information designated by the topics below, we provide PowerPoint (ppt) slides, literature references/web sites and other materials as they become necessary. I am prepared to explain the material via 30 minute Skype/video chat sessions and also answer questions at that time. In addition, question related to grant writing and career choices may also be discussed via Skype or e-mail

Techniques You Will Learn

4. Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:

A. Describe the need for lipoprotein transport.

B. Apply the basic knowledge gained to the understanding of diagnosis and treatment of specific metabolic diseases

C. Seek out appropriate literature references to design research projects and select appropriate research strategies to solve specific problems

5. Learning and Teaching Resources

There is no set textbook for this course, however, appropriate PowerPoint notes, reference material and reading assignments will be provided, covering the respective topics to be discussed. Material relevant to the upcoming Sype lecture/discussion will be emailed to the students one week before the 30 min weekly Skype session to allow students to review these notes before the respective

6. Skype sessions. and Schedule of Tasks

Week A General interview of students and introduction to lipoproteins

Week 1 Skype chat Discussion of Topic A

Week 2 Skype chat Discussion of Topic B

Week 3 Skype chat Discussion of Topic C

Week 4 Skype chat Discussion of Topic D

Week 5 Skype Chat Discussion of Topic E

Week 6 Skype chat Discussion of Topic F

Week 7 Skype chat Discussion of Topic G

Week 8 Skype Chat Discussion of Topic H, Presentation of material for term paper (Max 1000 words) assignment

Week 10 Skype Chat 2 weeks following Week 8; Evaluation of term paper General discussion and feedback about the course, Advice on career choices, grant, writing and project design.

Curriculum

2. Curriculum content

In this unit, students will be introduced to the structure and function of plasma lipoproteins, including their role in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and prevention of coronary heart disease. The unit will be subdivided into sections:

A. Structure of human plasma lipoproteins,

B. Classification and isolation of human plasma lipoproteins

C. The role of apolipoproteins in structure/function and metabolism of human plasma lipoproteins

D. Lipoprotein receptors and transporters

E. Enzymes and transfer proteins involved in lipoprotein metabolism

F. Exogenous pathway of lipoprotein metabolism

G. Endogenous pathway of lipoprotein metabolism

H. HDL metabolism and reverse cholesterol transport

3. Assignment

Report writing (1000 words maximum, excluding references) to consist of brief notes on current therapeutic approaches to lipid/lipoprotein disorders. Refer to literature sources in assignment for authentication of report.

Accommodation

Try Airbnb

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

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Who Can Apply

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Andras G. Lacko

Affiliation: UNT Texas

Address: University of North Texas Health Science Center

Website URL: https://www.unthsc.edu/bios/lacko/

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Onsite/On-Campus Program

Traineeship

United States

Application Review Deadline:

Jan 15th, 2026

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Program Logistics and Administrative Fees

This program has the following durations available:

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Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this program from the host and other attendees.

Which visa should i apply for?

You have to contact the USA Embassy in your country or the host institute. In the past, Student visa was considered by some

Can I get a fellowship to get this training?

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