Hereditary and Environmental Causes of Cancer

1 credits · Graduate Programs

A summary of major sources and drivers of cancer, including the interplay between hereditary cancer predisposition and genetics, the relationship between metabolism and environmental carcinogens, viral and microbial sources of cancer, major chemical and radiation carcinogens, and modifiers of cancer risk, including behaviours, policies and interventions. Prerequisite(s): Consent of course co-ordinator. Preference will be given to those in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate program or the Cancer Biology Specialization of the Medical Science graduate program. Also known as: (formerly Medical Graduate Education 627)