Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis

Aim

The aim of the course is to familiarize participants with the mechanisms by which DNA damage causes genetic alterations and cancer and the cellular processes which protect human beings from the deleterious effects of DNA damaging agents.

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Location & Organization

Organizer

PET - Post graduate Education in Toxicology

Course Director

Dr M Nivard

Location / venue

Leiden

Costs

see web page: www.toxcourses.nl

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Timing & Workload

Duration Five days
ECTS points 1.5
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures, practicals and workgroups.

Examination yes

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Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

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More Information

http://www.toxcourses.nl/documenten/MUTAGEN.htm