Cancer Biology Pathway
Introduction
Special Topics in Molecular Genetics L41-5288
This course is designed to present pre and post doctoral trainees with an organized educational format to explore major contemporary topics in cancer biology. The elective will provide an integrated view of cancer research including basic science, translational science and clinical investigation. Approximately 50 minutes will be devoted to a didactic presentation by a faculty member with interaction by the participants. The remaining 30 minutes will be used to discuss a pivotal research paper from this field, preselected by the faculty member. Outside reading will be required (30-60 minutes per week).
Schedule and Location
Tuesday, Noon-1:30 PM
Mid Campus Center, 11th Floor, Main Conference Room (unless otherwise indicated)
2021-2022 Academic Year
| Date | Speaker | Title | |
| Jan 11, 2022 Zoom |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Virtual Luncheon: Annual Research-In-Progress Trainee Forum |
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| Jan 18, 2022 | Lee Ratner | Introduction | |
| Jan 25, 2022 Farrell LTC, Room 204 |
Angela Mazul and Jose Zevallos | HPV Head and Neck Cancers | |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Cynthia Ma | CDK and Breast Cancer Biology | |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Stephen Oh | Myeloproliferative Neoplasms | |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Matthew Walter | Myelodysplastic Syndromes | |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Milan Chheda | Glioblastoma Overview: Diagnosis, Treatment and Clinical Challenges | |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Albert Kim | Glioma Stem Cells and Cell State | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Tanner Johanns | Antigen Discovery and Targeting (Vaccine, CAR, etc.) | |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Spring Break |
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| Mar 22, 2022 Farrell LTC, Room 204 |
Siddhartha Devarakonda | Development of Ras Inhibitor Therapies and Applications in Lung Cancer and Other Malignancies | |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Kian-Huat Lim | Role of Ras Signaling in Pancreatic Cancer | |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Alessandro Vindigni | DNA Replication Stress and Cancer | |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Priyanka Verma | DNA Repair | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Luis Batista | DNA Repair |
