Cancer Biology PhD Program
Coursework during the first year equips students with a broad understanding of the molecular, genetic, cell biological and pathobiological aspects of cancer. Areas covered include:
- oncogenes
- tumor suppressor genes
- pathways of DNA damage and repair
- cell cycle regulation
- angiogenesis and responses to hypoxia
- the molecular basis of metastasis
- current diagnosis and treatment strategies
By the beginning of the second year, students have chosen a research advisor and begun work on their dissertation projects. The annual Cancer Biology Conference at Asilomar provides students with an opportunity to present their research findings. The expected time to degree is four to five years.
The Cancer Biology program also sponsors a postdoctoral scholar track in which accepted MD and PhD scholars pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Each scholar must present yearly at the program’s annual retreat.
For more information about the Cancer Biology Program, please visit them online.
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