The Certificate program in Cancer Discovery & Translational Science is available to Mayo Clinic professionals who are working in cancer related disciplines. Doctoral candidates may be considered. Potential candidates for the degree must hold Mayo Clinic appointments of sufficient duration to complete the program requirements.
Course Work
The curriculum for the Certificate consists of 12 credits. The student must complete all of the required courses listed below:
Course Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BMB 5000 | Cancer Biology I: Introduction to Cancer Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Basis of Cancer | 3 |
| BMB 6070 | Cancer Biology II: Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer: Signal Transduction Pathways and Networks | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
Elective Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BMB 5350 | Hormones and Cancer | 1 |
| BMB 6510 | Cancer Biology Journal Club | 1 |
| CTSC 5300 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 1 |
| CTSC 5400 | Introduction to Bioinformatics Concepts and Core Technologies for Individualized Medicine Approaches | 1 |
| CTSC 5720 | Clinical Trials Design and Conduct | 1 |
| IMM 6865 | Regenerative T Cell Immunotherapy and Cellular Engineering | 3 |
| IMM 6884 | Tutorial in Generation and Function of T Cells | 2 |
| MPET 6814 | Cellular Pharmacology of Agents that Target Cancer | 2 |
| CAN 6999 | Independent Study in Cancer Biology | 1 |
Suggested Sequence
This is a suggested sequence based on a summer term start. Individual course plans may vary depending on true start date, program, employment/personal commitments, and research interests. Be sure to confirm you have met your requirements using your degree planning tool. Course offerings may vary slightly. Current course offerings are posted in the course catalog.
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Course List
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| BMB 5000 | Cancer Biology I: Introduction to Cancer Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Basis of Cancer | 3 |
| BMB 6510 | Cancer Biology Journal Club | 1 |
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Title |
Hours |
| BMB 6070 | Cancer Biology II: Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer: Signal Transduction Pathways and Networks | 3 |
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