| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course) |
| Lecture Code |
TB000187 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
特別演習 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
トクベツエンシュウ |
Subject Name in
English |
Seminar |
| Instructor |
FUJII MAKIKO |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
フジイ マキコ |
| Campus |
Kasumi |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(2nd) Inte |
| Lesson Style |
Seminar |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
| Presentation |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
5
:
Graduate Basic
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| Course Area（Area） |
26
:
Biological and Life Sciences |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
04
:
Life Sciences |
| Eligible Students |
Ph.D. students |
| Keywords |
English journal club, impact factor, Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering, etc. |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | This course serves as a core practical seminar for research activities in the doctoral program. Its primary role is to bridge the fundamental knowledge of molecular biology and cancer biology acquired during undergraduate studies with practical laboratory techniques and the critical analysis of the latest scientific literature. By alternating between theory and practice, students will build a solid foundation for their future as self-reliant researchers. |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
The goal of this seminar is to acquire the "scientific reasoning" and "practical laboratory skills" essential at the forefront of cancer research from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The Journal Club will not merely summarize content but will focus on the following three pillars:
Critical Reading: Students will not take the authors' claims at face value. Instead, they will rigorously debate whether the validity of the experimental design and statistical analysis align with international standards. This process develops the insight to correctly discern the strengths and limitations of published research.
Logical Presentation: Through the Journal Club, students will refine their ability to systematically reorganize and communicate complex scientific data to an audience. Furthermore, engaging in active Q&A sessions will enhance their capacity for spontaneous and logical argumentation.
Knowledge Sharing and Practical Integration: By sharing the latest findings within the group, students will learn to provide feedback from these insights to their own laboratory practices. Integrating theory (literature) and practice (experimentation) strengthens the fundamental skills required of a self-reliant researcher. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson2
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson3
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson4
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson5
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson6
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson7
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson8
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson9
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson10
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson11
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson12
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson13
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson14
Journal Club and Research Discussion
lesson15
Journal Club and Research Discussion |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
none |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
|
| (More Details) |
Personal Computer |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
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Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
The research paper for the Journal Club will be sent by the presenter and distributed to all participants two to three days before the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper in advance. On the day of the seminar, all participants must bring a laptop with the paper downloaded. |
| Requirements |
None |
| Grading Method |
Grading will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the following:
Class Participation: Active engagement in discussions and contribution to the lab environment.
Presentation Content: Clarity, depth of understanding, and the quality of the slides.
Quality of Discussion: The ability to ask insightful questions and provide logical responses during Q&A. |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |