Masters in Cancer Biology

This program will provide a unique experience in Oncology where students will learn the risk factors for and signaling pathways that are often deregulated in melanoma, breast cancer, and lung cancer. Furthermore, student will be expose dto cancer screening and diagnostic methodologies. Students will also discover how molecular changes are detected in the lab and leveraged in the clinic for optimal patient care. In addition, the advantages and barriers of clinical trials, socioeconomic disparities, and ethical dilemmas will be presented. Although this course will focus on melanoma, breast cancer, and lung cancer, students will demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge of tumor diagnosis and targeted inhibition to other tumor types through a group project.