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2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 4582 - The Biology of Cancer (3)

When Offered: Spring.
The Biology of Cancer is an interdisciplinary discussion of the biography of cancer through lecture and primary literature analysis, with particular focus on the molecular pathogenesis of the disease. Specific topics include tumor viruses, oncogene and tumor suppressor signaling, genomic instability, cancer stem cells, tumor metabolism, the tumor microenvironment, angiogenesis, metastasis, tumor immunology, and therapeutic applications.
Prerequisites: BIO 2600, BIO 3800. [Dual-listed with BIO 5582.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.