Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6104BMBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
To enable students to develop an understanding of the underpinnings of key molecular and cellular events during the initiation and progression of cancer and an appreciation of the diagnostic techniques and therapies available.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss the underpinnings of key molecular and cellular events involved in the initiation and progression of cancer.
2.
Evaluate the current scientific literature on the hallmarks of cancer in order to prepare and present a scientific poster.
3.
Evaluate the key principles of cancer molecular diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
During the first half of this module (weeks 18–23), students will learn about the hallmarks of cancer, focusing on the cellular and molecular changes that initiate and facilitate the progression of malignant diseases. They will also study cancer epidemiology and establish an understanding of the targeted therapeutic approaches available for cancer, such as immune checkpoint blockade and microRNAs. Students will relate this information to associated hallmarks to understand how treatment strategies can disrupt malignant cells' acquired cellular and molecular advantages.
The second half (weeks 25–29) will provide students with an opportunity for in-depth analysis of the pathogenesis and progression of four main malignant diseases, including ovarian, cervical, breast, and bladder cancer. This will be supported by real-life examples of diagnoses used in Liverpool Women’s Hospital. They will learn about the lifestyle factors associated with cancer and explore the molecular techniques used in the diagnosis of cancer.
During the first half of this module (weeks 18–23), students will learn about the hallmarks of cancer, focusing on the cellular and molecular changes that initiate and facilitate the progression of malignant diseases. They will also study cancer epidemiology and establish an understanding of the targeted therapeutic approaches available for cancer, such as immune checkpoint blockade and microRNAs. Students will relate this information to associated hallmarks to understand how treatment strategies can disrupt malignant cells' acquired cellular and molecular advantages.
The second half (weeks 25–29) will provide students with an opportunity for in-depth analysis of the pathogenesis and progression of four main malignant diseases, including ovarian, cervical, breast, and bladder cancer. This will be supported by real-life examples of diagnoses used in Liverpool Women’s Hospital. They will learn about the lifestyle factors associated with cancer and explore the molecular techniques used in the diagnosis of cancer.
Module Overview:
This module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the underpinnings of key molecular and cellular events during the initiation and progression of cancer and to provide an appreciation of the diagnostic techniques and therapies available. The module also aims to consolidate your prior learning in genetics, histology, cell biology, molecular biology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a disease model.
This module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the underpinnings of key molecular and cellular events during the initiation and progression of cancer and to provide an appreciation of the diagnostic techniques and therapies available. The module also aims to consolidate your prior learning in genetics, histology, cell biology, molecular biology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a disease model.
Additional Information:
This course is designed to give students an overview of cancer biology, diagnostics, and therapy. This module aims to consolidate prior learning in genetics, histology, cell biology, molecular biology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a disease model. The course is based on the hallmarks of cancer, enabling characteristics, and novel therapies.
This course is designed to give students an overview of cancer biology, diagnostics, and therapy. This module aims to consolidate prior learning in genetics, histology, cell biology, molecular biology, chemistry, and biochemistry within a disease model. The course is based on the hallmarks of cancer, enabling characteristics, and novel therapies.