Blood, Autoimmunity, and Neoplasia - Foundations

4 credits

Provides an overview of hematology and oncology. Students learn the biology of bone marrow and blood, with an introduction to the field of cancer medicine. Discusses specific cancer subtypes, providing illustrative examples of the impact of molecular biology and environmental risk factors in the development/treatment of malignancy. Emphasis on head and neck cancer and the oral complications of cancer therapy. Offered: W.