Cancer Cell Biology

Catalog description

Cancer cells are defective and yet they survive and often thrive despite having these defects. We will explore changes in tumor cells as they transition from normal cells - looking at disrupted growth signaling and cell death pathways, alterations in cell motility patterns and the induction of changes in other cells. Current research and treatments will be discussed. A focus will be on problem solving and critical thinking skills as we integrate case studies as well as primary and review literature into the course. This course will involve lecture, discussion, and group activities. Students will be expected to do assigned reading prior to coming to class, make presentations or lead discussions, analyze data, and design experiments.