📖 Course Overview
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the biological, epidemiological, and clinical relationships between infections and cancer development. It integrates fundamental concepts of tumor biology, immunology, and infectious diseases with current evidence and global health perspectives. Through case-based learning and interactive sessions, students will explore the mechanisms by which infectious agents contribute to carcinogenesis.
🔑 Key Topics Covered
Overview of infection-related carcinogenesis, major infectious agents (HPV, HBV, HCV, EBV, HHV-8, H. pylori), and global cancer burden
Patterns, transmission, and determinants of infection-associated cancers worldwide
Oncogenic pathways, chronic inflammation, immune evasion, and host-pathogen interactions
Laboratory and molecular diagnostic techniques, biomarker discovery, and screening strategies
Vaccination, infection control, early detection, and public health interventions
Disease presentation, treatment modalities, and integration of infectious disease and oncology care
Translating discoveries into practice, ethical considerations, and strengthening research capacity
International collaborations, cancer control programs, and policy frameworks
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