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Exploring Cancer Medicines

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Course Features

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Duration

2 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Advanced

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Effort

2 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy for cancer, shedding light on the challenges that scientists encounter in their quest to develop effective treatments. The primary focus of the course is on the development and utilization of cancer medicines. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the realm of science communication and acquire the essential skills needed to become proficient science writers. By exploring the intricate landscape of cancer medical research, this course equips individuals with a deeper understanding of the course of cancer and its impact on healthcare. Moreover, it provides valuable insights into cutting-edge advancements in cancer research and introduces participants to a range of cancer research courses and studies. Ultimately, this course serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge on cancer medicine and contribute to the field through scientific writing.

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Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Reflect on what cancer chemotherapy is and how it was developed

Identify resources which can be used to find out more about the developments in cancer medicines

Compare examples of science writing, and identify angles and target audiences

Investigate current developments in cancer medicines and discuss potential future approaches to treatment

Produce a short blog post about future directions in cancer medicine treatments

Target Students

This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges

They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university

Course Instructors

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Paul Taylor

Instructor

I'm from West Yorkshire. I'm a Professor at the University of Leeds & Dean : Student Education. I research cancer & evolution https:--physicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk-staff-210-professor-paul-taylor
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Richard Foster

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I am an academic at the University of Leeds (School of Chemistry) researching the development of new medicines to treat cancer and other diseases.

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