Content
The field of oncology has advanced rapidly over the past decade, partly driven by a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer. This one-week theoretical course is designed to provide participants with an overview of key concepts in cancer biology, with a particular focus on the molecular and immunological mechanisms that drive cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, treatment resistance, and the dynamic interactions between tumors and the immune system.
The course highlights molecular techniques and basic aspects of cancer biology and will include topics such as the tumor microenvironment, metastasis, oncogenic signaling pathways, tumor heterogeneity, epigenetics, immuno-oncology, and therapy and resistance. The aim is to bridge basic and translational cancer research by demonstrating how molecular insights are driving innovations in diagnostics and therapy.
The course is intended for early-career researchers—such as PhD students in molecular or human biology, as well as young physicians doing their PhD—who seek to deepen their understanding of cancer biology and the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer development and progression.
Aim
The course participants will gain insight into basic cancer biology and widely used methods in this field.
Form
Beside regular lectures the student will be presented with cases and research papers that they will discuss in groups and present their ideas to the rest of the students. The majority of lectures and discussion will be in English.
Teachers
Course director is Associate Professor Mikkel Green Terp and all lecturers at the course are respected active scientists in basic and/or translational research within the area of their lectures.
Course fee
The course is free of charge for PhD students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark.
For other participants there is a course fee of DKK 5,940,-