PHRD-634: Introduction to Carcinogenesis and Chemoprotection

This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the process of carcinogenesis. The course will focus on how cancer may be prevented by chemopreventive strategies or treated by chemotherapeutics. The course will explain how carcinogens (chemical and environmental) or inherited mutations can result in the alteration of DNA at the genomic and epigenetic level triggering cancer development. Chemoprevention strategies utilizing, both natural products and synthetic agents, will be discussed to observe how such strategies are relevant to patient care. Weekly journal articles will be discussed to highlight how scientific research is critical to the prevention and treatment of cancer. Prerequisite: P2 standing. [ 2 credits ]