Cancer biology I

BIO-471 / 5 credits

Teacher(s): Lingner Joachim, Oricchio Elisa

Language: English

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
  • Courses: 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
  • Courses: 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
  • Courses: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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