Integrating fundamental science with clinical aspects, this module is designed to provide students with advanced and up-to-date knowledge in contemporary cancer research. Members of the School and external experts, including guest speakers from hospitals and research institutions will deliver classes both on-campus and within the hospital environment. The module will focus on breast, prostate, colon and lung cancer diseases studied at Essex. The role of cancer stem cells, the immune system, genetic and epigenetic factors and signaling pathways in cancer development will be explored. The application of theoretical knowledge in cancer research into clinical practice ("from bench to bedside") will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
To pass the modules student should have:
1. have an in-depth understanding of fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer development;
2. understand the pathology of different cancer types;
3. understand how to apply theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in cancer research including personalized medicine, therapeutic strategies, and clinical trials;
4. be able to obtain, analyse and present scientific information through a written essay, poster and oral presentation to standard expected of a junior research scientist.
Learning Outcomes:
To pass the modules student should have:
1. have an in-depth understanding of fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer development;
2. understand the pathology of different cancer types;
3. understand how to apply theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in cancer research including personalized medicine, therapeutic strategies, and clinical trials;
4. be able to obtain, analyse and present scientific information through a written essay, poster and oral presentation to standard expected of a junior research scientist.
- Module Supervisor: Elena Klenova
- Module Supervisor: Andrea Mohr