Viral Oncogenesis

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This course will provide an understanding of the role of viruses in the development of cancer in humans and the molecular mechanisms involved. The course will build on an understanding of normal growth control of cellular proliferation to determine the molecular mechanism through which oncogenic viruses exert their effects on cellular proliferation and survival. Students will gain an understanding of the contribution of an underlying human immunodeficiency virus infection and will be able to apply this knowledge to an understanding of the cooperative effect of HIV and other viruses.