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Signal Transduction and Hallmarks of Cancer

Vak
2020-2021

Admission requirements

Basic knowledge of Cell Biology and Biochemistry.

Description

Cancer is a complex disease in which mutations in the DNA cause aberrant cellular signaling that ultimately affects critical cell functions. Several hallmarks of cancer have been defined including cell autonomous aberrations affecting survival, proliferation, and metabolism as well as altered communication with multiple cell types in the cancer microenvironment. Together, these hallmarks allow tumors to develop, grow, metastasize, and evade therapies. In this caput program, aberrant signal transduction cascades mediating the hallmarks of cancer are discussed and translation to cancer therapies is highlighted.

Course objectives

  • Knowledge of the various hallmarks of cancer

  • Knowledge of the signaling pathways in control of these hallmarks of cancer

  • Understanding the complexity of the disease and how this complicates therapies but may also provide new avenues for therapy.

Timetable

October/November 2020. The specific schedule will be published on Brightspace.

Mode of instruction

Lectures and paper discussions.

Assessment method

Written Exam (70%), written assignment (30%). No minimum grade for the components. Pass/fail for presence and active participation in paper discussions.

Reading list

  • Albert et al, Molecular Biology of the Cell; Hanahan D and Weinberg RA (2011) Hallmarks of Cancer: The Next Generation. Cell 144:646-674.

  • Papers assigned by teachers

Registration

Application via uSis. Registration closes 14 days before the start of the course or earlier, when the maximum number of participants of 50 students is reached.

Contact

Coordinator: Prof. dr. E.H.J. Danen; e.danen@.lacdr.leidenuniv.nl

Remarks

Placement is based on the registration date.
Lectures are partially online and on campus.

This information is without prejudice. Alterations can be made for next year