Cancer: Genetics, Genomics and Therapeutics
MCB 160
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This is a project and discussion-based course for advanced students to explore the genetic and genomic basis of cancer and the development of cancer therapeutics. The course is interactive, with an emphasis on critical analysis, discussion, and collaboration. The assignments are structured to encourage both individual and group engagement with the material, ensuring that students develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter while honing their communication skills. The readings will focus on seminal discoveries, modern experimental approaches, and break-through treatments. The learning goals for the students include, how to read the primary literature, how to ask scientific questions, and how to apply the scientific method.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
