Seminars and Courses
Topics in Cancer Prevention I
(GS210621)
Dr. Robert Chamberlain
Dr. Shine Chang
One Semester Hour
Fall
Prerequisite: None
The objectives of this course are to:
- Provide an overview of the current scientific basis for cancer prevention and control in humans
- Introduce current methods of determining risk factors in humans along with their subsequent alteration
- Suggest future opportunities through integration of selected areas of basic science with classical methodological research in order to refine and quarantine risk factors
Current opportunities for early detection of pre clinical cancer will be presented. The course will provide a foundation in cancer prevention and control for future basic science investigators.
Topics in Cancer Prevention II
(GS210631)
Dr. Robert Chamberlain
Dr. Shine Chang
One Semester Hour
Fall
Prerequisite: None
The objectives of this course are to provide an overview of research applications in cancer prevention. These will include:
- A review of prevention research designs and methods, with examples from chemo prevention trials
- Scientific approaches used in community intervention studies
- An overview of social and behavioral science issues in prevention compliance, lifestyle intervention such as nutrition and tobacco and perceived risks