Cancer Biology is an interdisciplinary course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the development, progression, and treatment of cancer. This course delves into the molecular, cellular, and genetic basis of cancer, exploring the complex mechanisms that govern abnormal cell growth and proliferation. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge research, historical milestones, and the latest advancements in cancer research, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills to address the challenges posed by this multifaceted disease.
Topics Include:
- Tumorigenesis
- Genetics of Cancer
- Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors
- Tumor microenvironment
- Metastasis
- Tumor Immunology
- Cancer treatment
- Immunotherapy
Prerequisites
Introductory coursework in cellular biology and genetics are required for this class, as basic concepts in cell biology, cell signaling, and principles of genetics will not be covered in lectures.
Format
This course is offered in an online asynchronous format. There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements. This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate.
Contact Information:
Fiona O'Donnell-Lawson
unexbio@ucsd.edu
Course Number: BIOL-40376
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
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7/8/2024 - 9/7/2024
$845
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Goddard, Erica
Erica Goddard (they/them) has a background in cancer, metastasis, immunology, and T cell-based immunotherapies. They received a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Kansas in 2004. During this time they gained experience in a research lab studying herpesviruses. They went on to earn a PhD in Cancer Research from Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2017 while working in the lab of Dr. Pepper Schedin. Erica's PhD work focused on understanding the high rate of metastasis and death observed in patients diagnosed with postpartum breast cancer. They discovered a novel biology of the liver, namely that the liver undergoes tissue involution following cessation of lactation in rodents. This involution establishes a pro-metastatic environment in the liver for a period of time pos...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/15/2024.
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7/8/2024 - 9/7/2024
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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10/14/2024 - 12/14/2024
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Goddard, Erica
Erica Goddard (they/them) has a background in cancer, metastasis, immunology, and T cell-based immunotherapies. They received a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Kansas in 2004. During this time they gained experience in a research lab studying herpesviruses. They went on to earn a PhD in Cancer Research from Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2017 while working in the lab of Dr. Pepper Schedin. Erica's PhD work focused on understanding the high rate of metastasis and death observed in patients diagnosed with postpartum breast cancer. They discovered a novel biology of the liver, namely that the liver undergoes tissue involution following cessation of lactation in rodents. This involution establishes a pro-metastatic environment in the liver for a period of time pos...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 10/21/2024.
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10/14/2024 - 12/14/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.