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35975-01 - Lecture: Modern Cancer Therapy (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Heinz Läubli (heinz.laeubli@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The aim of the course is to give life science students an overview on current treatment options in cancer medicine and also on the current development of new agents. The lecture will cover new classes of cancer therapeutics with a particular focus on immunotherapies and antibody-drug-conjugates. It will further discuss synergies between 'old' as well as 'new' anti-cancer drugs, such as targeted agents with chemotherapeutics, and immunotherapies. Finally it will provide insights into on-going clinical as well as translational cancer research and present findings from the lecturers own research. |
| Learning objectives | 1) Introduction into oncological practice, classical chemotherapy 2) The role of the pathologist for clinical decision-making 3) Targeted cancer medicine 4) Anti-angiogenic therapy 5) Cancer Immunotherapy 6) Combinations of immunotherapy with other agents, including antibody-drug conjugates, chemotherapy and small molecules |
| Comments | Film and sound recordings during the course are strictly forbidden (recorders may be confiscated) |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Electives Master Drug Sciences: Recommendations (Master Drug Sciences) Electives Master Molecular Biology: Recommendations (Master Molecular Biology) Electives Master Science in Pharmacy: Recommendations (Master Science in Pharmacy (Start of studies before 01.08.2016)) Electives Master Science in Pharmacy: Recommendations (Master Science in Pharmacy) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written Exam (pass/fail) http://pharma.unibas.ch/teaching/leistungsueberpruefungen/lluep/ |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften |