BOC 01 – Introduction: What is Cancer?

August 27, 2021
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This lecture will be the first of many conversations from researchers and health professionals based at NCCU, UNC, and NC A&T about the family of diseases we call Cancer. For this particular lecture, we will focus on some of the basic concepts and characteristics that define cancer and discuss why it is such a devastating problem for our society. Also, we will discuss why it seems to negatively plaque minority communities the most.

Learning Objectives

  • Define what “cancer” is and list some of the causes.
  • Describe what “health disparity” and “health equity” are.
  • Discuss why more things need to be done to improve healthcare for all people.

 

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Course summary
Course opens: 
08/16/2021
Course expires: 
08/27/2021
Event starts: 
08/27/2021 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
08/27/2021 - 12:00pm EDT
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The Biology of Cancer 2021
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Antonio Baines, PhD

Associate Professor, Dept. of Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Joint Appointment in the Cancer Research Program, Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute
Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology at UNC School of Medicine
Member, Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine at UNC
NC Central University

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