Cancer Biology: Recent Developments in Research and Treatment

Cancer is a common disease, and effectively treating cancer is a global challenge.

In this course, we will explore cancer biology and the biological mechanisms underlying the most common forms of treatment.

We will then explore recent research and novel therapies that can reshape how cancer is treated.

Specifically, we'll discuss CAR T-cell immunotherapy, a technique that modifies a patient’s own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer, and consider how the tumor microenvironment or the unique nutrient requirements of cancer cells can be targeted to improve the effectiveness of existing therapies.

In addition, we will explore the growing role of biomarkers in developing more personalized therapies that can improve cancer treatment.

Class sessions will feature lectures, interactive discussions, and guest speakers who are experts in cancer research.

By the end of this course, students will have gained a solid understanding of cell biology, how cancer operates, and how—through scientific advances—it might eventually be stopped.

This course requires no specific background in biology and is intended for people interested in understanding areas of cell biology research that may inform the development of future cancer therapies.