BIOL 33600 - Cancer Cell Biology

Course Credit: 1
Maximum Credit: 0

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This course focuses on cellular and molecular processes leading to the initiation and progression of cancer. As we explore multiple facets of cell behavior altered by cancer, we will examine the intersection of genetic, epigenetic and environmental causes of cancer-forming cell behavior. With a strong emphasis on reading primary literature, the course will engage topics such as immunotherapy, the link between cancer and aging, the role of the microbiome, and the promise of predictive models for developing novel therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-20100 with a grade of C- or higher