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Cancer Biology

MCD BIO X 405

This course explores the molecular and cellular biology of cancer and the current advances in therapy.

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Starting at $850.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you will learn.

  • Assess the signaling mechanisms, the nature, and causes of cancer
  • Learn how cancer metastasizes
  • Compare several of the latest treatment options being developed to cure cancer

About this course:

Cancer accounts for nearly one in four deaths in the United States, and the cost to individuals and society is staggering at $217 billion each year. While billions of dollars are also spent on funding research that will help determine the causes, development, and progression of cancer, there is much more to learn in order to prevent and treat cancer effectively. This course explores the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, as well as reviews the current advances in therapy. The course is divided into two parts. The first part examines the nature and causes of cancer and provides an overview of important signaling mechanisms, and the second part emphasizes how cancer metastasizes and advances in treatment.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, 7C.

Summer 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Rishab Gupta
403469
Fee:
$850.00
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Notes

Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: The Biology of Cancer by Robert A. Weinberg
ISBN 9780393887655
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Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fall 2025 Schedule

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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Rishab Gupta
404767
Fee:
$900.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: The Biology of Cancer by Robert A. Weinberg
ISBN 9780393887655
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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