TMM 4101 Introduction to Cancer Biology

3 units
Translational and Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
This course will explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of human cancer. Course material will focus on understanding oncogenes, tumor suppressors, genomic instability, chemotherapies, heterotypic interactions and metastatic colonization. Emphasis on the primary cancer research literature by examining how molecular and cellular characteristics of commonly acquired cancers contribute to clinical outcome.”

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: CMM 5001 or ( PHS 3341 , PHS 3342 ), or ( TMM 3009 , TMM 3101 , TMM 3104 ).

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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