Genome Instability in Disease and Cancer (C7129)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

Given how many cell divisions occur in an organisms’ lifetime, it is remarkable that the genome remains so stable. This is largely thanks to highly conserved DNA repair processes which are vital for protection against cancer and other diseases.

You’ll explore the various types of DNA damage, taking a detailed view of the repair processes that have evolved to repair this damage. You will gain insights into the clinical consequences when these repair processes fail. 

Teaching

88%: Lecture
12%: