The University of Glasgow
- Start Date: 17 Jan, 2022
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Discover how genetics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of the different types of cancer.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Introduction
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Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Develop your understanding of cancer causation and treatment
Cancer Research UK estimates that 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. So understanding cancer, and the development of new treatments, is of intrinsic interest to us all.
On this six-week course from the University of Glasgow, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the developments that are transforming the way we understand and treat cancer.
Explore current methods for detecting and treating cancer
In order to move forward and develop new cancer detection and treatment methods, we need to understand where we’ve come from and where we are now.
You’ll start this course by learning how cancer develops in cells and the multistep process of cancer before assessing the different subtypes of cancer and how they are currently diagnosed.
Learn how genomic science is used to understand cancer
The genome holds a lot of information, some of which can indicate the possibility of cancer developing in a person.
This course will take you through how genetics can influence cancer, looking at the family pedigree and inherited predispositions to cancer. You’ll also look at cancer causation, from DNA damage and repair to potential environmental factors.
Discover the link between genetics and effective cancer therapies
The cancer therapies of tomorrow are based on the discoveries of today with cutting-edge science paving the way for more effective treatments.
You’ll delve into the future of cancer therapies and recent developments in this field of medicine. From targeted therapies to personalised cancer medicine, you’ll explore current research efforts as well as the economics surrounding these new treatments.
This course is designed for anyone interested in genomic medicine and the clinical impact of differences in our DNA. This includes those already working in healthcare professions, or anyone considering studying medicine or nursing who is interested in specialising in oncology or exploring different career paths within healthcare.
This course is also suitable for patients, family, and carer groups who wish to further their understanding of cancer, detection and treatment methods.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
The University of Glasgow
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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