Advanced Cancer Biology

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Cancer occurs when the normal mechanisms that control cell proliferation, differentiation, adhesion, and death are disrupted. Cancer can be caused by accumulated mutations in the genes that regulate these processes, by environmental influences, or by viral infections that hijack normal cellular signaling pathways. In this course we will explore the molecular, cellular, and genetic characteristics of cancer; we will also examine cancer epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapies. (Offered in Fall)