Course description
The course will describe the causes as well as the consequences of the transformation of a normal cell into its malignant counterpart, in order to create an understanding of cancer --from molecule to patient--, eventually also discussing the management and treatment of cancer. The topics of the course include genetics, the cell cycle, apoptosis, immunology, diagnosis and treatment, all topics presented from the cancer perspective.
There will be focus on a few malignant diseases, described in more detail serving as models for basic concepts of Tumor Biology and Oncology, including molecular genetics, curative treatment and palliative care, psychosocial aspects of cancer, ethics and epidemiology.
This course is given in collaboration with the Master's Programme in Biomedicine.
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
Hanna Eriksson
Department of Onocology-Pathology
hanna.eriksson.4@ki.se
Course syllabus
K7F3112
Department
Department of Oncology-Pathology
Doctoral programme
Tumour Biology and Oncology (FoTO)
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
tumörbiologi, onkologi, tumor biology, oncology