Essential Concepts in Molecular Pathology

Key features:

* Offers an essential introduction to molecular genetics and the "molecular" aspects of human disease

* Teaches from the perspective of "integrative systems biology," which encompasses the intersection of all molecular aspects of biology, as applied to understanding human disease

* In-depth presentation of the principles and practice of molecular pathology: molecular pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms of disease, and how the molecular pathogenesis of disease parallels the evolution of the disease using histopathology.

* "Traditional" pathology section provides state-of-the-art information on the major forms of disease, their pathologies, and the molecular mechanisms that drive these diseases.

* Explains the practice of "molecular medicine" and the translational aspects of molecular pathology: molecular diagnostics, molecular assessment, and personalized medicine

* Student web site hosts "self-assessment" questions; Professor web site hosts all figures from book

* Each chapter ends with Key Summary Points and Suggested Readings