Medicine
Introduction to Cancer Biology and Scientific Literature
MEDC 63200 | 25 Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade
- Contact: James Fackenthal, Ph.D. | (773) 834-2689 | jfackent@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: Report To Principal Investigator
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: February 7, 2008
Overview
Recent and classic papers in Cancer Biology will be discussed by the group. Discussions will emphasize experimental reasoning, methodology, and interpretation, and results. Students will close the course by presenting a paper-lecture.
Objectives
Students with no research experience beginning to work in laboratories should understand the basic concepts of Cancer Biology, (Oncogenes, Tumor Suppressors, DNA damage/repair, cell cycle regulation and checkpoints, Signal Transduction Pathways, Genome Regulation. Students should also understand the logic of experimental methodology, and be able to evaluate data critically.
Evaluation
Topics and papers for discussion will be assigned by the instructor. Students will come prepare to discuss the paper in experimental detail. Final presentations will be worked out between the student and instructor. Discussions will be evaluate on attendance, preparation, and contirbution to discussion. Final paper evaluated on preparation, clarity, and scientific rigor. One half class participation; one half presentation at the end of the Quarter.
Offered:
- Spring
- Summer
Schedule Notes
Time to be arranged around students schedule, to the extent possible. Meeting room to be determined.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 12
- Eligibility:
- First year
- Second year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor
- Other: Students preparing to start Laboratory Based Basic or Translational Research