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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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    Lecturio

    Biochemistry: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Endocrinology, Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Structural Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Engineering, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Research

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Lecturio

    RNA, DNA and the Genetic Code

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biology, Microbiology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

    4.8 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    DNA: The Molecule of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematical Modeling

    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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    Lecturio

    Metabolic Control

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Exercise Science, Molecular Biology, Biology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Translational Medicine 2: Target Discovery & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemical Assays, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Structural Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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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    Lecturio

    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Oncology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Infectious Diseases

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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