Outline: Cancer Biology

Director: Edward Graves, MD

Objectives and Goals

The Cancer Biology is an application area in the Scholarly Concentration program, and aims to educate medical students in the complex nature of cancer from the molecular mechanism of cancer initiation and progression to its diagnosis and treatment in the clinic. This Scholarly Concentration is integrated with the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as the Stanford Cancer Biology PhD program. Students will have access to faculty, fellows, and residents who study molecular, cellular, genetic, and pathological aspects of cancer and develop novel medical tools for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Requirements

Students who pursue Cancer Biology are required to complete 6 units of coursework related to cancer. This may include basic science, clinical science, and/or methodology applied to cancer biology. Recommended courses include the core courses of the Cancer Biology PhD program:

CBIO 240               Molecular and Genetic Basis of Cancer (4 Units)

CBIO 242               Cellular and Clinical Aspects of Cancer (4 Units)

CBIO 243               Principles of Cancer Systems Biology (3 Units)

CBIO 275               Tumor Immunology (3 Units)

Students are also encouraged to take participate in the journal club, which focuses on discussion of recent published findings. This course may be taken multiple times.

CBIO 280               Cancer Biology Journal Club (1 Unit)

Finally, participation in the seminar series is highly recommended.

CBIO 245               Lecture Seminar Series in Cancer Biology Program (1 Unit)

Other courses may be considered to fulfill the Scholarly Concentration requirements. Please consult with the Concentration Director to obtain approval for these.