Are you interested in learning about cancer? And specifically what role sugars play in helping cancer thrive? This course will begin with a basic introduction to glycobiology - the biology of sugars in the human body - followed by an exploration into how sugars are able to alter the immune system.

In this introductory course, learn about the basics of how sugars on the cell surface affect cancers! We will first explore the basics of glycobiology (i.e. the biology of sugars) followed by a dive into cancer biology and the implications of sugars on cancer growth and treatment.

Are you interested in learning more about cancer detection? In this introductory course, we will be discussing liquid biopsies, an up-and-coming cancer diagnostic method using a simple blood test. We will first explore the biological underpinnings of cancer, followed by a deep-dive into "next-generation sequencing", a method for detecting rare mutations.

Liquid biopsies are a promising class of diagnostics for early detection of cancer, especially given their non-invasive and relatively accurate nature. Through this course, students will learn about the biological basis behind liquid biopsies (with a particular focus on circulating tumor DNA, or ctDNA), earlier techniques for the detection of ctDNA such as digital PCR, as well as current advances in liquid biopsy techniques involving ‘next-generation sequencing’.

In this course, students will have the opportunity to explore gene editing - a technique that will revolutionize healthcare, food security, and scientific research. We will first dive into the fundamental inner workings of gene editing, followed by an exploration of different advancements within this field.