Advanced Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Development - Scientific background

Advanced Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Development

11 lectures • 30 Hours • advanced

Course Overview

Deep dive into the molecular mechanisms driving cancer development, including oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and cellular pathways.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand chromosomal instability in cancer
  • Analyze the hallmarks of cancer framework
  • Explore RAS and MYC signaling pathways
  • Examine tumor suppressor mechanisms

Course Details

Duration:30 Hours
Difficulty:advanced
Lectures:11
Status:published

Prerequisites

  • Basic molecular biology
  • Cell biology fundamentals

Course Content

Lectures 1-2

From Chromosomal Chaos to Molecular Precision

Available15 min

Introduction to chromosomal instability and its role in cancer development.

The Hallmarks of Cancer: From Concept to Clinical Reality

Available23 min

Comprehensive overview of the hallmarks of cancer and their clinical implications.

Lectures 3-4

RAS and MYC Signaling in Cancer

Available27 min

Detailed analysis of RAS and MYC oncogenes and their signaling pathways.

Tumor Suppressors

Available36 min

Comprehensive study of tumor suppressor genes and their mechanisms of action.

Lectures 5-6

Genomic Instability - The Mutational Engine

Available1 hr 27 min

Additional content in the Advanced Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Development series.

Lecture 6: Coming Soon

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Additional content in the Advanced Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Development series.

Lectures 7-8

DNA Repair Mechanisms and Cancer

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Exploration of DNA repair pathways and how their dysfunction contributes to cancer development.

Epigenetic Modifications in Cancer

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Understanding how epigenetic changes drive oncogenesis and tumor progression.

Lectures 9-10

Cell Cycle Dysregulation

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Analysis of cell cycle checkpoints and their disruption in cancer cells.

Apoptosis and Cancer Cell Survival

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Mechanisms of programmed cell death and how cancer cells evade apoptosis.

Lectures 11-11

Therapeutic Targets and Future Directions

Coming SoonTBD

Current therapeutic approaches and emerging targets in cancer treatment.