Cancer biology I
Summary
The course covers in detail molecular mechanisms of cancer development with emphasis on cell cycle control, genome stability, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.
Content
The 2x5 credit course starts in the fall semester and continues throughout the spring semester as Cancer Biology II. In the fall semester (Cancer Biology I), the following topics are covered:
-Oncogenes and tumor suppressors
-Cell cycle regulation
-Apoptosis and senescence
-Signalling pathways in cancer
-Genome maintenance and segregation
-DNA repair
-Functional genomic screens and targeted cancer therapies
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Basic knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and exercices
Assessment methods
written exam during the winter session
Supervision
| Others | Office hours by appointment only. |
Resources
Bibliography
Robert A. Weinberg: The Biology of Cancer, 2nd edition 2013, Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Ressources en bibliothèque
Moodle Link
Prerequisite for
Master in life sciences & technology, specialization in molecular
medicine.
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Cancer biology I
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Cancer biology I
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Cancer biology I
- Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional