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Introduction to Cancer Biology

• Overview of cancer: Definitions, types, and fundamental concepts
• The cellular and genetic basis of cancer

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Key Molecular Pathways in Cancer

• Signal transduction pathways
• Cell cycle regulation and apoptosis

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Technologies in Cancer Research

• Molecular diagnostics and biomarkers
• Imaging and other diagnostic tools

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Cancer Genomics

• Understanding genetic mutations and their roles in cancer
• High-throughput sequencing techniques

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Targeted Cancer Therapy

• Principles of targeted therapy
• Case studies of successful targeted therapies (e.g., HER2 inhibitors, TKIs)

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Emerging Therapeutics in Oncology

• Immunotherapies (CAR-T cells, checkpoint inhibitors)
• Gene therapy and oncolytic viruses

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Drug Development and Clinical Trials

• The drug development process: From bench to bedside
• Designing and conducting oncology clinical trials

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Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

• Ethical issues in cancer treatment and research
• Regulatory landscape for drug approval