Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part A: Molecular Biology, Chemotherapy and Pharmacology incorporating RCR FRCR 1 syllabus | Live event
Monday 11 to Friday 15 November 2024
The Cancer Studies Research Group based at The Christie School of Oncology and Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute play a major role in allowing specialist registrars in clinical and medical oncology to fulfil the academic side of their training.
Low-to-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) course fees are offered at a 50% reduction. Countries eligible for LMIC reduced rate can be found on The World Bank website. Countries listed under the headings "Low-Income Economies" and Lower-Middle-Income Economies" will be considered.
If you are currently living in an LMIC, please email julie.edwards@cruk.manchester.ac.uk attaching proof of employment from your current hospital/institute before booking and completing registration on Eventbrite.
Target audience
The teaching is designed for trainee medical and clinical oncologists and incorporates the FRCR part 1 syllabus including candidates for the Royal College FRCR part 1 examinations.
Topics covered
- Pharmacology and drug toxicity
- Pharmacokinetics
- Angiogenesis
- Immunotherapy and vaccines
- Cancer genetics
- Apoptosis
- Clinical pharmacology
- High dose chemotherapy
- Exam practice sessions
- Chemotherapy principles and drug resistance
Syllabus
The course covers FRCR part 1 examinations as part of the RCR syllabus.
Teaching method
The teaching will be held in hybrid format - in person at The Christie Education Centre auditorium and virtually on Zoom. Please ensure you select the correct option on Eventbrite booking. For those who have selected to attend the lectures virtually, Zoom links will be emailed to all candidates upon registration.
Lectures and MCQ sessions will be recorded and available to all candidates post-event until 30 September 2025 in line with the RCR FRCR 1 Spring and Autumn 2025 examinations.
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Last updated: October 2024