Dietitians apply the science of dietetics and nutrition to the planning and preparation of foods and dietary regulation in connection with health and disease.
Epidemiologists study factors that affect the health and illness of populations, to provide the foundation for interventions in public health and preventive medicine.
Students will apply their knowledge about cellular structure, function, and cell growth to increase their understanding about the development of cancer at the cellular level.
Students explore the various diagnostic tools used in breast cancer detection and tracking by building an online directory using wiki technology.
Students will learn how to read pathology reports to interpret results and make conclusions.
In this digital precision medicine lab, students will order tests and examine clinical features of cancers from patients, including gene expression in the cancer and appearance under the microscope, to advise on the best course of treatment.
Decoding Cancer provides support to parents and caretakers through a family discussion guide.
The Decoding Cancer glossary helps integrate terminology, spoken by doctors and scientists, into the students’ vocabulary to promote greater understanding of concepts, support clear and accurate communication and encourage a scientific approach to cancer-related topics.