Cancer Biology: From Bench to Bedside (U04310)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BMS-4-CanBio

This course will consider the genetic, molecular and cell biological processes involved in susceptibility to cancer and in the initiation and progression of the disease. Conventional cancer treatments will be described and new rational therapies that take into account both individual and cancer biodiversity will be discussed. Molecular profiling of cancers, trials of novel cancer therapies and the use of animal models in cancer research will also be considered. The course will consist of lectures, teacher-led discussions and presentations by students working in groups.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
23/09/2008	10:00	12:00			Room D25 WGH Outpatints Dept 2nd Floor

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	13:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
The genetic, molecular and cell biological processes involved in susceptibility to cancer and in the initiation and progression of the disease.
Conventional cancer treatments and the scientific basis of new rational cancer therapies.

Demonstrate an ability to:
Discuss the issues involved in designing and carrying out a successful clinical for a novel cancer therapy.
Discuss the role of animal models in cancer research.