BIOL5821 — Cell and Gene Therapies: Reviews & Ratings

BIOL5821 (Cell and Gene Therapies) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Presents a comprehensive overview of the most recent clinical approaches in treating previously known incurable diseases. Focuses on an introduction to cell and gene therapy, how gene therapies are developed to treat some rare and genetic diseases, different modalities of in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy (cell therapy), the delivery of genetic materials to the cells, limitations, and more. Offers students an opportunity to learn about CAR T-cell therapy, different types of viruses (AAVs and retroviruses), nanoparticles, CRISPR-Cas9, RNA interference(RNAi), and many more tools in this fast-paced field.

Last taught

Fall 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

BIOL 4707 with a minimum grade of C- or (BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5543 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 5591 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- or NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- or NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of C- ) or PHSC 2330 with a minimum grade of C- or (PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5300 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- or PHSC 5500 with a minimum grade of C- )

Data updated October 2026.

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