Welcome to the Cancer Biology 100 Home Page

The Cancer Biology 100 course is intended for non-scientist employees at the Center who wish to learn more about current concepts in cancer research.  We will discuss cancer research from public health sciences, basic sciences, and clinical perspectives.  The course includes a mixture of lecture and hands on activities and the environment is very friendly and welcoming.  The instructors include researchers from all divisions at the Center.

The next class will be offered in Fall 2008. If you wish to attend the Cancer Biology 100 class, go to this Survey Monkey web page: Register for the 2008 Cancer Biology 100 Course

Fall 2008 Cancer Biology 100 Course Syllabus

Date
Title
Speaker
9/25
Noon-1:30PM
Cancer Fundamentals
Julie Randolph-Habecker
10/2
Noon-1:30PM
DNA Mutations and Cancer
Wendy Law
10/9
Noon-1:30PM
Model Organisms
Jeff Molk
10/16
Noon-1:30PM
Cancer From a Population Perspective
Megan Fesinmeyer (tentative)
10/23
Noon-1:30PM
Stem Cell Transplantation
Lisa Getzendaner
10/30
Noon-1:30PM
Surviving Cancer Panel
Todd Coburn
Christine Meighen
Kristi Schurman
11/6
Noon-1:30PM
Principles of Medical Oncology
Julie Gralow

General Cancer Biology Resources on the Web

The following is a list of resources to learn more about cancer biology and related topics.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Web Site on Cancer Resources
This site has links to excellent resources for those who want to learn more about cancer.  Also see the SCCA home page and click on "Cancer Information" for more excellent internet resources.

American Cancer Society
This site is a great resource for those who wish to learn more about cancer.

NCI Cancer Net
The National Cancer Institute maintains this web site that provides information for the public, physicians, and basic researchers.

Your Genes, Your Choices
Your Genes, Your Choices describes "the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project." Produced by the Association for the Advancement of Science.

Understanding Gene Testing
"This booklet presents key concepts and issues relevant to gene testing and answers questions that are frequently asked about the techniques, potential risks, and possible benefits of attempts to link genetic markers with disease." 

To Know Ourselves: The US DOE and the Human Genome Project
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Human Genome Project in an easy to understand format. Includes history, biology, and ethics.




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