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The Fundamentals of Cancer Biology


Course Overview

Cancer is not one single disease, but an umbrella term to describe hundreds of unique ever-changing diseases. This course seeks to help students understand the hallmarks of cancer previously established by Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg. These hallmarks are organizing principles for understanding the complex nature of these

Course Information

Credit:
Noncredit
Grading:
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Categories:
  • Sciences
Prerequisite:
Biology
Lab Requirement:
A notebook/pencil or laptop for taking notes.

Program Information

Pre-College Program

The Emory Pre-College Program offers students an opportunity to experience many aspects of college life.

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Course Dates and Details

ProgramCourse DatesClass TimeFormatStatus
Pre-College ProgramSession B:
Sun, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 12, 2025
  • M-F 9:00-11:30 a.m.
on-campusopen

Instructors

Jordan Silva