Required for all Genetics Department students. Series of 5 to 6 seminars presented by invited speakers, well-known leaders in the field of cell and molecular biology. Discussion with the speakers after each seminar. Course sessions include lectures, discussion period, and analyses of case studies. An integrated and critical review of cancer biology, emphasizing recent research.
Readings are largely original research papers and review articles.
One 2-hour seminar per week. Introductory courses in probability are recommended but are not required. Basic concepts of genetics and population genetics. Models of disease transmission. While general genetic principles are covered, emphasis is on human genetics and on human genetic linkage.