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Biomedical Engineering Applications in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Lecture 24

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the intersection of biomedical engineering and cancer diagnosis and treatment in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering course. Delve into cancer epidemiology, biology, and detection methods before examining various treatment options, including the role of tumor angiogenesis, radiation sensitivity, and drug localization. Learn about the FDA's drug approval process and the challenges faced in cancer drug research. Discover how biomedical engineers contribute to improving cancer diagnosis and treatment, from developing new technologies to enhancing drug delivery systems. Gain insights into the technical and economic difficulties surrounding cancer research and the potential for innovative solutions in this complex field.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Cancer
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- Chapter 2. Cancer Epidemiology and Biology
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- Chapter 3. Detection of Cancer
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- Chapter 4. Cancer Treatment Options
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- Chapter 5. New Drug Developments in Chemotherapy
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- Chapter 6. Technical and Economic Difficulties of Cancer Drug Research
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