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Cancer is the second leading cause
of death in the United States, with over 1 million
people diagnosed and 550,000 deaths each year. While
several avenues of treatment have been developed, the
"war on cancer," waged by President Nixon in 1971 has
yet to produce a cure. In truth, scientists now realize
that the term cancer actually refers to over 100
different diseases, and that developing a single cure is
not likely. Instead, scientists have spent the last 30
years deciphering the molecular mechanisms that allow
normal cells to become cancerous. This research has
yielded thousands of new "drug targets" that may
eventually lead to the development of tailored
treatments for each cancer patient. Only through
continued unraveling of the molecular and genetic roots
of cancer will the disease ever be conquered.
BIOSCI 180 will introduce the basic
principles underlying the development and treatment of
cancer; including a discussion of risk factors, tumor
formation, cancer genes, current therapies, and the
development of cancer vaccines.
Dr. Cude.
Lead Faculty for Molecular and
Cellular Biology developed the curriculum for
this course and will be teaching it this Fall. Class
will be held on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 2:30pm to
3:50pm. |
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