MEPH 620 Radiation Biology and Research Methods and Ethics
The course will cover the basic principles of radiobiology and cancer biology. It will also cover a brief review of types of radiations, radiation induced chromosome damage and repair, cell survival curves, fractionation, accelerated RT, oxygen effect, normal tissue tolerance, heritable and fetal effects, Linear Energy Transfer (LET), Relative Biological Effect (RBE), Oxygen Enhancement Ratio (OER), cell cycle and kinetics and tumor radiobiology. The course also provides an introduction to research methods and incorporates research and professional ethics.
Offered
Fall