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377-0517-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST
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Oncology

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Andrea Alimonti, Prof. Jean-Philippe Theurillat, Dr. Arianna Calcinotto, Dr. Alessandra Fontecedro-Curioni, Dr. Sara De Dosso
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andrea Alimonti, Prof. Jean-Philippe Theurillat, Dr. Arianna Calcinotto, Dr. Alessandra Fontecedro-Curioni, Prof. Dr. Silke Gillessen Sommer, Dr. Sara De Dosso
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:15

Abstract

Advances in our knowledge of cancer genetic and the cancer immunology are changing the ways by which clinicians treat various types of cancer. This is a unique course designed to help students to learn about cutting-edge principles of cancer genetic, cancer immunology and target therapy and to apply these concepts to the clinical practice guided by leading experts in the field.

Objective

Students will learn basic concepts of cancer patients' management and will acquired knowledge regarding experimental and clinically approved anti-cancer therapies.

Content

Basic knowledge in oncology 1. The cancer outbreak and its prevention 2. Tumor diagnostic, imaging and screening 3. Basic principle of cancer managment and tumor recurrence 4. Clinical application: a clinical case study Experimental immuno-oncology 1. Hallmarks of Cancer 2. The promise of Immuno-oncology 3. Experimental Immunotherapies: Checkpoint Blockade and CAR T cells 4. From Bedside to Bench to Bedside (Journal Club) Targeted therapy 1. Cancer Genomics and Epigenomics 2. Basic knowledge of signal transduction and cancer metabolism 3. From Arsenic Trioxide and Glivec to modern targeted therapies 4. Mechanism of resistance to targeted therapies Oncology practice 1. Basic and clinical application: Chemotherapy 2. Basic and clinical application: Radiotherapy 3. Clinical application: Evidence Based Medicine in oncology 4. Design and analysis of Clinical Trial 5. Clinical application: Immunotherapy 6. Clinical application: Target Therapy 7. From Symptoms to diagnosis 8. Oncology Emergency

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
You do NOT have to register for this exam. However, if you are ill or cannot take the exam for other justified reasons, you must submit a corresponding certificate. Only those who failed the first attempt or who have submitted a certificate may take the repetition exam. Please hand in your certificate here:[email protected]

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Oncology
Findet vom 29.09.-10.10.2025 statt.
  • Mon 14:15-18:00 (IFW A 36)
  • Tue 14:15-18:00 (ML F 36)
  • Fri 12:15-16:00 (ML F 36)
2 h weekly

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