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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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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 316 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (316) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Lecturio

    Biochemistry: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Taipei Medical University

    Translational Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Specimen Preparation, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Experience, Oncology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Lecturio

    Biochemistry for Science & Health Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Hematology, Precision Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Exercise Science, Respiration, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Immunology, Chemistry

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biology, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

    4.5 stars, 317 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Simulations

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    The Chemistry of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Environment, Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Research

    4.6 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms

    4.2 stars, 288 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (288) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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