Tumor Microenvironment and Immuno-Oncology: A Systems Biology Approach
HBTM 201
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Course Information
Description
Provides theoretical background to analyze and synthesize the most up-to-date findings from both laboratory and clinical investigations into solid tumor pathophysiology. Covers different topics centered on the critical role that the tumor microenvironment plays in the growth, invasion, metastasis and treatment of solid tumors. Develops a systems-level, quantitative understanding of angiogenesis, extracellular matrix, metastatic process, delivery of drugs and immune cells, and response to conventional and novel therapies, including immunotherapies. Discussions provide critical comments on the challenges and the future opportunities in research on cancer and in establishment of novel therapeutic approaches and biomarkers to guide treatment.
Course Notes
Given in alternate years. This course is taught as course in consort with HST.525J/10.548J at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Class Notes
Meeting Location: MIT E25-111
Note: Course follows MIT schedule.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
