PHAR 667 - Carcinogenesis

The course will acquaint the student with the identification of carcinogens and mechanisms for carcinogenesis of selected agents such as chemicals, radiation and infections. The role of environmental factors (lifestyle, diet, social and behavioral practices) in influencing susceptibility to cancer and the genetic differences (germline and somatic mutations, epigenetics, DNA repair) that have been causally implicated in cancer will be discussed. Typically offered: Fall, Spring
Level: PR
Credit Hours: 2

Ferris Equivalencies: PHAR-469-201308

Department: PHAR