Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Cancer

Catalog description

Pre -requisites: BIOE 6525, EPID 6523. This course is aimed at graduate students who will acquire knowledge about the epidemiology of the most common human cancers within the environment -genetic multi-causal framework. The course involves the adequate application of basic concepts in cancer epidemiology such as the evaluation of designs and research methods, the identification of risk factors, the critical evaluation of the results of epidemiological studies, the application of causality criteria, the discussion of aspects related to the managem ent and importance of cancer registries in its surveillance function and in the formulation of public policy, and the applicability of the strategies for cancer control and prevention at the population level. The learning activities include interactive lectures and discussion of current issues in chronic disease epidemiology. Students will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge developed, through the revision and critical analysis of scientific literature.