Cancer Stem Cells -- MSBS N512

 

Topics in Cancer Stem Cell Biology -- MSBS N512Q

Welcome to the Cancer Stem Cell web site.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the evolving field of cancer stem cells. The students will gain an appreciation for translational science, while developing an understanding of the strength of interdisciplinary science. In addition, the students will begin to understand how the general field of stem cell biology can be extrapolated to identify cancer stem cells. By the end of the course the students will learn how to integrate different fields, such as basic biology: biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology with stem cell biology.

Course Schedule

General Information

Topics in Cancer Stem Cell, MSBS N512

MSBS, 2 credits
Medical Science Building, B-610
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Brief Outline:

The course combines didactic lectures and group discussions of the recent literature on cancer stem cells within solid and hematological tumors. The papers are selected from peer-reviewed journals by the instructor. The presentations are formal with power point slides. The discussions are broad with a particular focus on the utility of the studies to develop new drug targets for cancer stem cells without untoward effects such as toxicity to normal tissues. The students are expected to have a background in stem cell biology.

Depending on the class size, the students may work as a group. 

Printing:
In general, you are advised to download the assigned papers on a reader or your computer. However, if you need to print, use grayscale unless you need the color figure to understand the results section of the paper. Also, print on both sides of the page.

Faculty Contact

Course Director: