10 548J - Tumor Pathophysiology and Transport Phenomena: A Systems Biology Approach

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Tumor pathophysiology plays a central role in the growth, invasion, metastasis and treatment of solid tumors. Principles of transport phenomena are applied to develop a systems level, quantitative understanding of angiogenesis, blood flow and microcirculation, metabolism and microenvironment, transport and binding of small and large molecules, movement of cancer and immune cells, metastatic process, and treatment response.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 18.03; 10.301

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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