Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer

3 credits · Undergraduate

The multi-step nature of ‘carcinogenesis’ is the focus of this course. This course dissects the role of oncogenes, tumor suppressors, cell death and survival, differentiation, angiogenesis, metastasis, inflammation, and anticancer immunity in cancers. Major research techniques routinely used in cancer research are discussed to fully understand the process of cancer development, progression and persistence. PREREQUISITES: Minimum grades of B+ in a 3000 level Biochemistry class and another 3000 level Biochemistry, Microbiology or Pathology class. Permission of instructor required CROSSLISTED: PATH 5027.03 and MICI 5027.03/4027.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion