Biology of Cancer

Catalog description

Biology of Cancer introduces basic biological aspects of cancer development with an emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms of tumorigenesis. It discusses how molecular genetic approaches can be used to reveal fundamental processes of carcinogenesis. Through this course, students will learn genetic, cellular and biochemical basis of cancer development and understand how such information can be instrumental in devising strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. As a 400 level class, students are expected to have a background in molecular biology and genetics.