Introduction to Cancer Biology and Personalised Cancer Treatments

Introduction to Cancer Biology and Personalised Cancer Treatments is organized by The Christie School of Oncology and would be held during Oct 19 - 20, 2017 at Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event for Research nurses, clinical nurse specialists,chemotherapy/out-patient cancer nurses, pharmacists, clinical trials coordinators and other trials staff.

Course Description:
• Introduction to cancer cell biology and genetics
• The defining characteristics of cancer cells
• Explanations of monoclonal antibodies and kinase inhibitors
• Concepts relating to drug resistance e.g. the cancer microenvironment, genomic instability, intra-tumoural heterogeneity
• A step-by-step guide to cell communication and the drugs that target it
• Novel targets and treatments e.g. hedgehog inhibitors and immunotherapy
• The growing use of umbrella/basket trials to improve cancer treatment and the importance of cancer samples and biomarkers

Conference Objectives are :
• Gain an understanding of cancer at a cellular and genetic level
• Appreciate how this knowledge is expanding and its potential to benefit people with cancer
• Learn how many types of targeted cancer treatments work
• Become familiar with scientific jargon surrounding targeted cancer treatments and clinical trials
• Understand treatment resistance and why many drugs fail to benefit people with cancer
• Appreciate the potential benefits of a personalised approach to cancer treatment, but also its implications and drawbacks

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.