BIOL6341 - Tumor Biology

BIOL 6341 Tumor Biology (3 semester credit hours) In recent years, our understanding of tumor biology and anti-tumor therapeutic strategies has rapidly advanced. This course aims to teach the latest knowledge germane to tumorigenesis and metastasis. The roles of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in tumorigenesis will be discussed. Other areas of tumor biology will be covered: altered tumor metabolism and bioenergetics in tumor development; the relationships among tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology, angiogenesis, and metastasis; the effects of clonal evolution, tumor heterogeneity, and tumor hypoxia on the development of therapy resistance. Prerequisites: Two courses from the following - BIOL 5410 or BIOL 5420 or BIOL 5440 or BIOL 5460. (3-0) Y