Course description
This course introduces paediatric oncology research to doctoral students and junior postdocs with interests in this field or related areas. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of childhood cancer research, exploring the historical milestones that have led to cure rates approaching 90%.
The course highlights current limitations and challenges in childhood cancer treatment and demonstrates how modern molecular biology methodologies are advancing our understanding of tumorigenesis and tumour evolution. Through interactive discussions and exercises, students will have the opportunity to develop hypotheses and propose strategies aimed at improving therapies for children with cancer.
The course encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper insight into the scientific and clinical foundations of paediatric oncology.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Malin Wickström Näsman, Department of Women's and Children's Health
Ninib Baryawno, Department of Women's and Children's Health
Cecilia Dyberg, Department of Women's and Children's Health
Ingrid Lilienthal, Department of Women's and Children's Health
João Pedro Alves-Lopes, Department of Women's and Children's Health
Course syllabus
K6F3022
Department
Department of Women's and Children's Health
Doctoral programme
Tumour Biology and Oncology (FoTO)
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
paediatric oncology