PHM5009 – Precision Oncology
Course Overview
This course aims to highlight the state-of-the-art Precision Oncology strategies for genetic testing and treatment of cancer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, the student will:
- Know what methods are employed in Precision Oncology
- Learn how Precision Oncology is applied to Lung Cancer
- Learn how germline genetic testing in Precision Oncology is performed.
- Learn how DNA damage response (DDR) can be employed as a therapeutic target for cancer.
- Learn how the immune system is targeted in Precision Oncology
Course Outline
- Methods in Precision Oncology
- Lessons in Precision Medicine from Lung Cancer
- Targeting the DNA Damage Response (DDR) in cancers
- Germline Genetic Testing in Precision Oncology
- Immuno-oncology and Precision Medicine
- Implementation Science in Precision Oncology
Course Requirements
Student must have taken the core course Human Genomics in Precision Medicine or any similar modules.