Robots vs Cancer
Students will conduct research on current nanotechnologies utilized in cancer treatment and then will create a simulated nanotechnology to bind--and cure--cancer cells.
Cancer and the World of Drug Development
The Role of Regulatory Science in Drug Development is a case study activity that exposes students to cancer and the various steps and departments involved in cancer drug approval. It is based on the drug, acalabrutinib, which was developed by Acerta Pharma.
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Immunofluorescence Staining and Cancer Research
Immunofluorescence utilizes the specificity of antibodies attached to fluorescent dyes to visualize parts of a cell. Immunofluorescence can be used to determine specific protein localization and abundance of various expressed genes in breast cancer cells.
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How small is small: Uses for Modern Microscopes and Understanding Size
So far my class has learned the proper care and use of a microscope. Today’s lesson provides the students with examples of modern uses of this tool, focusing on Histology, microscope slide preparation, and pathology, using slides to diagnose ailments, with a focus on cancer.