cell cycle and tumour biology
this BSc module teaches basics of the cell cycle, tumour biology, and carcinogenesis
Course overview
The cell cycle and tumor biology lecture series introduces students to the regulation of the cell cycle and how tumours originate from dysregulation of it.
Course contents
- Molecular regulation of the cell cycle, including the role of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes and other mechanisms.
- Regulation of proliferation via signal transductors and growth factors.
- Cell death, senescence, and differentiation.
- Cancer metabolism.
View lecture slides here (German).