BS932-7-SP-CO:
Advanced Cancer Biology
2023/24
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
15
16 February 2024
Requisites for this module
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MSC C13312 Cancer Biology,
MSCIB099 Biomedical Science,
MSCIBA99 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
MSCIBB99 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad)
Integrating fundamental science with clinical aspects, this module is designed to provide students with advanced and up-to-date knowledge in contemporary cancer research.
Classes will be delivered by members of the School and external experts, including guest speakers from hospitals and research institutions. .
The aim of this module is:
- To provide you with the advanced understanding of cancer biology and translational cancer research.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Have an in-depth understanding of fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer development.
- Understand the molecular biology and pathology of different cancer types.
- Understand how to apply theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in cancer research including personalised medicine, therapeutic strategies, and clinical trials.
- Be able to obtain, analyse and present scientific information through a written report, poster and oral presentation to standard expected of a junior research scientist.
Skills for your Professional Life (Transferable Skills)
By the end of this module, students should have developed their skills in:
- Information retrieval from library and Web-site sources.
- Interpreting scientific data.
- Report writing.
- Oral presentation of scientific data and in group discussion.
This module will focus on different cancer types such as prostate, colorectal and pancreatic cancer studied at Essex. The role of the immune system, genetic and epigenetic factors and signaling pathways in cancer development will be explored. The application of theoretical knowledge in cancer research into clinical practice ("from bench to bedside") and personalised cancer medicine will be discussed
This module will be delivered via:
- Lectures combined with seminars.
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Carlberg, C. and Velleuer, E. (2021)
Cancer biology: how science works. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. Available at:
https://link-springer-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/book/10.1007/978-3-030-75699-4.
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Pecorino, L. (2021)
Molecular biology of cancer: mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics. Fifth edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/962399.
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Beger, H.G.
et al. (eds) (2018)
The Pancreas. 3rd edition. Wiley. Available at:
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119188421.
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Hanahan, D. and Weinberg, R.A. (2011) ‘Hallmarks of Cancer: The Next Generation’,
Cell, 144(5), pp. 646–674. Available at:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867411001279.
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Douglas Hanahan and Robert A Weinberg (2000) ‘The Hallmarks of Cancer’,
Cell, 100(1), pp. 57–70. Available at:
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-8674(00)81683-9.
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DeVita, V.T., Lawrence, T.S. and Rosenberg, S.A. (2020)
Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology Primer of Molecular Biology in Cancer. 3rd edition. Wolters Kluwer Health. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6561640.
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Pelengaris, S. and Khan, M. (eds) (2013)
The molecular biology of cancer: a bridge from bench to bedside. Second edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/36651.
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The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Poster |
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35% |
| Coursework |
Reviewer Report |
|
35% |
| Coursework |
Panel Discussion |
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25% |
| Practical |
Group Presentation |
|
5% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Andrea Mohr, email: amohr@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Joaquin De Navascues, Dr Andrea Mohr, Dr Ralf Zwacka and guest speakers from hospitals and research institutions
School Graduate Office, email: bsgradtaught (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create a full email address)
Yes
No
No
Dr Lakjaya Buluwela
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
Reader in Cancer Medicine
Available via Moodle
Of 53 hours, 27 (50.9%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
26 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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