BI 451 Cancer Biology (Spring: 3)
Prerequisite:
BI204 and additional coursework in molecular cell biology (such as BI304, BI414, or BI440)
The onset of cancer occurs through a multi-step process that is accompanied
by the deregulation of fundamental cellular processes, including cell cycle
control, apoptosis and angiogenesis. This course will provide an overview
of the molecular and cellular changes associated with these processes and
with the initiation, progression and metastasis of tumors. Topics covered
will include tumorigenesis, tumor viruses, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes,
genomic instability and the current treatments for cancer. The class will
draw on textbook and primary literature readings to enrich the current view
of this complex disease.
Danielle Taghian
Last Updated: 01-FEB-12