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46373-01 - Lecture: Organ directed Toxicity (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Julien Arthur Allard (julienarthur.allard@unibas.ch)
Andreas J. Bircher (andreas.bircher@unibas.ch) Jamal Bouitbir (jamal.bouitbir@unibas.ch, Assessor) Riccardo Mancuso (riccardo.mancuso@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Toxic effects of drugs, chemicals and toxins will be discussed on the following organs: Kidney & urinary tract, blood & bone marrow, heart, gastrointestinal tract, skin, respiratory system, skeletal muscle, bones, liver, and eyes. |
| Learning objectives | Students should know 1. the typical lesions associated with poisons in the above-mentioned organs 2. which toxicants are important for a specific organ. They should know the toxicological mechanisms leading to these lesions and possible repair mechanisms. |
| Bibliography | Klaassen CD. Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology. 2010. McGraw-Hill, newest edition Klaassen CD. Casarett & Doull's Toxicology. The basic Science of Poisons. McGraw-Hill. Newest edition. |
| Comments | Film and sound recordings during the course are strictly forbidden (recorders may be confiscated |
| Weblink | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Admission requirements | Completed Bachelor degree |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 10.45-11.45 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Modules |
Electives Master Science in Pharmacy: Recommendations (Master's Studies: Pharmacy) Module Specialisation: Medical Nanosciences (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Translating Pharmacology and Drug Safety to Humans (Master's Studies: Drug Sciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Refer to this link: https://pharma.unibas.ch/en/education/assessments-and-credit-points/continuous-assessments/ |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften |