Stem Cells in Developmental- and Cancer Biology

Education facts

Code: BL7047

The course covers the molecular mechanisms regulating the division and differentiation of stem cells in development and cancer. Mechanisms of cell differentiation and de-differentiation, reprogramming, induction of pluripotent cells, and the signaling pathways controlling these processes will be discussed. Important aspects of stem cell regulation, such as epigenetic changes, the presence of a niche, and asymmetric cell division will be covered. Medical applications, mainly stem cell therapy and consequences of the cancer stem cell concept for cancer treatment, will be discussed. Course period: January - March

Entry requirements

Admittance to the course requires knowledge equivalent to 30 credits in Chemistry, including 7,5 credits in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology 30 credits and additionally 15 credits in Molecular Biology/Molecular Life Sciences. English 6 or English level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Stem Cells in Developmental- and Cancer Biology

  Stockholm University

  Stockholm

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 29 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %