The Biology of Cancer

This course explores the cell and molecular biology underpinnings of cancer and connects that biological understanding with clinical challenges.

Topics such as DNA repair, cell cycle regulation, growth factors, signal transduction mechanisms, and apoptosis are discussed in the context of oncogenesis and tumor formation.

The principles behind cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic management are then covered both through discussion of general principles and by focusing on specific cancer types.

Class sessions are case-based and emphasize collaborative group discussions.