Code: | MO01 | Acronym: | ONC |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Health Sciences |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Molecular Pahology and Immunology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master Degree in Oncology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MO | 22 | Oficial Plan 2018 | 1 | - | 3 | 23 | 81 |
To know the basic concepts of the molecular classification of the various neoplasias;
To undestand the main mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor progression;
To identity the mais hereditary predisposition syndromes;
To understand the concepts and to identify examples of molecular targeted therapy.
Knowledge on the basic concepts of the molecular classification of the various neoplasias;
Undestanding of the main mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor progression;
Identification of the main hereditary predisposition syndromes;
Understanding the concepts and to identify examples of molecular targeted therapy.
The same as for acess to the Master degree.
Why is it important to understand the biology of cancer? A paradigmatic example
Chromosomal rearrangements and differential diagnosis in hematologic diseases and sarcomas
Molecular subclassification of breast cancer and its prognostic and therapeutic value
Mutations in genes involved in cell signaling and therapeutic implications in colorectal cancer and melanoma
Molecular classification and targeted therapy in lung cancer
Cell cycle regulation genes and hereditary predisposition
Clinical impact of DNA repair deficiency by homologous recombination
Biological mechanisms and clinical impact of DNA mismatch repair deficiency
Pathobiological and phenotypic heterogeneity of polyposes
Biological mechanisms and clinical impact of cell adhesion inhibition
Pathogenesis of endocrine neoplasias and its clinical relevance
Research on the pathogenetic mechanisms of prostate cancer
Theorectical-practical classes
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 58,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 23,00 |
Total: | 81,00 |
Attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes.
Evaluation by final written exam com multiple choice questions.
There are no special exams or assignments.
Those indicated by the evaluation and pedagogic norms of Porto University. The dates will be defined by the Pedagogical council.
Improvement of the classification can be performed according to the schedule approved by the Pedagogical Council.
The recommended bibliography and copy of lecture slides with be placed in the Moodle platform.
http://moodle.up.pt/