Oxford University The Principles of Cancer Chemotherapy Short Course

The Continuing Professional Development Centre and Department of Clinical Pharmacology at University of Oxford is pleased to provide details on this course.

This module will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about and discuss the following topics:

• Conventional cytotoxic drug families
• Adverse effect profiles of conventional cytotoxic drugs
• The efficacy toxicity ratio in cancer therapy – what good can we do and at what expense?
• Individualizing therapy in cancer care: pharmacogenomics
• Emerging biologics in cancer treatment
• Colorectal cancer as a case history
• Choosing the right statistical endpoints in cancer trials

This course is part of the MSc in Experimental Therapeutics and can also be taken as a stand alone short course.

If you would like more information on how to apply please visit our website or contact:
Carol Brady (Portfolio Manager) - Tel: +44 (0)1865 286940 - Email: ExpTher@conted.ox.ac.uk