PREV 701 CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
This course combines different strands of knowledge ? molecular biology, pathology, epidemiological methods - and clinical and social sciences into an exploration of modern cancer epidemiology, prevention, and control, both domestically and internationally. Emphasis is placed on cancers of high prevalence or unique biological characteristics that illustrate interesting epidemiological or etiological characteristics. Comparison of cancer rates and evidence for the causes of these differences are explored. The goal is to encourage students to think creatively about the cancer problem and to explore research opportunities that will contribute meaningfully to reduced cancer morbidity and mortality. A combination of lectures, seminars, and class activities is used.