Tumour Immunology (Oncology)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ONCG4006 | Cancer and Stem Cells | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ONCG4006
- School
- Cancer and Stem Cells
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Anti-tumour Antibody Responses
Cellular Anti-tumour Immunity
Natural Killer Cells
CAR and redirected T Cell therapies
Cytokine Therapy
Immune evasion by tumours
Target Students
Essential for MSc Oncology and MSc Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
One 2 hour lecture per week (18 hours).
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (Written) (1-hour): MCQ and short essay questions (1 hour)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
A series of specialist lectures will be provided on the interaction role of the immune system in cancer development and treatment. This will highlight the current immunological approaches to cancer therapy and cover the rationale for these treatments.Learning Outcomes
This module will develop the students understanding of the immune system in relation to tumours and develop an understanding of how it can be used to develop novel therapies.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.