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Cancer Biology Courses

Cancer biology courses can help you learn about tumor biology, cancer genetics, and the mechanisms of metastasis. You can build skills in analyzing cancer data, understanding treatment modalities, and evaluating clinical trial designs. Many courses introduce tools like bioinformatics software for genomic analysis and laboratory techniques such as PCR and flow cytometry, that support conducting research and interpreting results in the study of cancer.

Popular Cancer Biology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Feedback, Research and Design, Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Culture, Community Organizing, Life Sciences, Teaching, Lecturing, Storytelling, Biology, Systems Thinking, Education and Training, Creativity, Physics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital pedagogy, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, Research and Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Science, Data Transformation, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cancer biology courses

  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan

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