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Cancer Biology

X105 (2 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

This 10-week course is intended for professionals with a solid background in cellular and molecular biology. The course addresses the following questions: What is cancer? What causes cancer? How does cancer progress? What is the rationale behind current cancer treatment strategies? What novel and future treatment strategies are being developed? Although some clinical aspects are considered, the focus of this course is on the basic science and research of cancer, with a particular emphasis on the exciting new treatment options that are emerging from the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.

Prerequisite: A year of college-level general biology for majors.

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Thurs. Sept. 3, UC San Francisco

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• 10 meetings
• Sept. 3 to Nov. 5: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm
• UC San Francisco: Room TBA, PARNASSUS CAMPUS
• $535 (EDP 401893)

Mon. Sept. 14, Redwood City

INSTRUCTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED

• 10 meetings
• Sept. 14 to Nov. 16: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm
• Redwood City: Room 8, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
• $535 (EDP 401901)

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