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Course Overview

Students will also receive interdisciplinary training in the broader field of chemistry & biology through coursework and immersion in the Moffitt Cancer Center’s research endeavors. Cancer drug design and discovery will be the key component of the curriculum. The research focuses are (1) the design and synthesis of chemical probes to modulate oncogenic targets and pathways, and the development of selective chemical probes into novel anticancer drug candidates; and (2) to identify, validate, and characterize targets with therapeutic relevance in refractory and metastatic malignancies.

This Major will provide students a unique foundation of knowledge and practical experience in the rapidly advancing arena of cancer chemical biology. Students will also train alongside individuals studying other areas of cancer biology, providing a unique opportunity to study in a multidisciplinary and highly translational research environment. Graduates of this major will be positioned to enter the technological workforce ready to discover novel probes to unravel the mechanisms underlying oncogenesis and develop innovative anticancer drugs.

Major Research Areas

The main research areas include:

  • Design and synthesize chemical probes to modulate oncogenic targets and pathways
  • Develop potent chemical probes into novel anticancer drug candidates
  • Identify, validate, and characterize new targets with therapeutic relevance in refractory and metastatic malignancies using selective chemical probes

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

  • Extensive background in the field of chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences.
  • GRE optional
  • Advanced coursework and research experience preferred.

Fees

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360


This information was accurate on : 14/12/2020
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