Cancer Biology

Course Structure

1. Science at Work
2. Practical and Applied Research Skills for Advanced Biologists
3. The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Cancer
4. Genomic Stability and Cancer
5. Cancer Therapeutics: From the Laboratory to the Clinic
6. provide an excellent quality of postgraduate-level education in the field of cancer, its biology and its treatment
7. provide a research-led, inspiring learning environment
8. provide a regional postgraduate progression route for the advanced study of a disease that affects a high proportion of the population
9. promote engagement with biological research into cancer and inspire you to pursue a scientific career inside or outside of the laboratory
10. develop subject specific and transferable skills to maximise employment prospects
11. promote an understanding of the impact of scientific research on society and the role for scientists in a range of professions.
12. principles and application of key techniques in modern molecular bioscience
13. the molecular, cellular and physiological basis of cancer
14. key contributors to the onset of carcinogenesis
15. the interaction of genes and environment in the onset of cancer
16. current therapeutic strategies and their application in the treatment of different cancers
17. the basis for targeted treatment of specific cancer types
18. the processes and procedures by which scientific knowledge is translated to patient care
19. the way in which scientific knowledge is disseminated to different stakeholders: eg media, policymakers, and the public.
20. research skills: how to formulate research questions and hypotheses to address scientific issues
21. analytical skills: interpretation of data, marshalling information from published sources, critical evaluation of your own research and that of others
22. information technology: use of appropriate technology to retrieve, analyse and present scientific information
23. statistical evaluation: the use of appropriate statistical analysis methods in handling scientific data .
24. experimental skills: how to design experiments to address specific research questions and hypotheses
25. practical skills: key techniques in modern molecular biology and their application in molecular bioscience to solve research problems
26. data handling: how to record experimental procedures and data appropriately using good laboratory practice
27. presentation of scientific research: how to write research articles in an appropriate style in keeping with high-impact-factor scientific journals, and posters and oral presentation for conferences and symposia
28. science writing: how to present scientific information to scientific and non-scientific audiences
29. careers: a recognition of career opportunities for scientists outside the laboratory.
30. communication: the ability to organise information clearly, present information in oral and written form, adapt presentation for different audiences
31. reflection: make use of constructive informal feedback from staff and your peers and assess your own progress to enhance your performance and personal skills
32. self-motivation and independence: time and workload management in order to meet personal targets and imposed deadlines
33. team work: the ability to work both independently and as part of a research group using peer support, diplomacy and collective responsibility.
34. Protein Science \x96 encompasses researchers involved in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, and protein form and function
35. Molecular Microbiology \x96 encompasses researchers interested in yeast molecular biology (incorporating the Kent Fungal Group) and microbial pathogenesis
36. Biomolecular Medicine \x96 encompasses researchers involved in cell biology, cancer targets and therapies and cytogenomics and bioinformatics.