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    Explore cancer biology principles for medical research and treatment. Learn about tumor genetics, cell signaling, and cancer therapies.

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    • M

      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      708 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Experimentation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      824 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Systems Of Measurement, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Data Analysis Software, Database Development, Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Public Health, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      381 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Environmental Policy, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Science of Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Respiration, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cancer biology courses

    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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