Course: Cancer Biology - Spring 2026 | MSKCC Education and Training

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- Select activity Announcements
  
  Announcements Forum
- Select activity Syllabus
  
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- Select activity Cancer Biology Course Grid
  
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Select section March 2, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Introduction to Cancer Biology

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March 2, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Introduction to Cancer Biology
- Select activity Instructor: Pablo Sanchez VelaTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Pablo Sanchez Vela
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class - contains instructions for in-class assignment on 3/3.
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section March 3, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 3, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Pablo Sanchez VelaTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Pablo Sanchez Vela
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
  
  For Student specifically assigned to the journal club: Please mine the original manuscript cited as an example of the hallmark and present it to your colleagues. Use one or two slides per hallmark to define the hallmark and present the original data that led to conclude this to conclude it was a key feature of cancer.
- Select activity Discussion Paper 1
  
  Discussion Paper 1 File
  
  Student Presenters: Cherkas, Shelby/Nadler, Rebecca/Xiao, Michael
- Select activity Discussion Paper 2
  
  Discussion Paper 2 File
  
  Student Presenters: Cherkas, Shelby/Nadler, Rebecca/Xiao, Michael
- Select activity Discussion Paper 3
  
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  Student Presenters: Cherkas, Shelby/Nadler, Rebecca/Xiao, Michael
Select section March 5, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Oncogenes

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March 5, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Oncogenes
- Select activity Instructor: Asmin TulpuleTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Asmin Tulpule
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class.
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section March 6, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 6, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Asmin TulpuleTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Asmin Tulpule
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Hanselman, Olivia
Select section March 16, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - p53 and Tumor suppression

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March 16, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - p53 and Tumor suppression
- Select activity Instructor: Scott LoweTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Scott Lowe
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class.
- Select activity Slides
  
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Select section March 17, 2026: 9:30-12:00 - Paper Discussion

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March 17, 2026: 9:30-12:00 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Scott LoweTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Scott Lowe
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Illouz, Sylvia
- Select activity Background paper
  
  Background paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Illouz, Sylvia
Select section March 18, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Cancer Evolution

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March 18, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Cancer Evolution
- Select activity Instructor: Tuomas TammelaTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Tuomas Tammela
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class.
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section March 19, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 19, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Tuomas TammelaTeaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Tuomas Tammela
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Lange, Matthew
Select section March 20, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Digital Oncology

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March 20, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Digital Oncology
- Select activity Instructor: Adam Widman Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Adam Widman
  
  Teaching Fellow: Isabella Del Priore
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class.
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Levin, Bailey
- Select activity Review Paper
  
  Review Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Levin, Bailey
- Select activity Background Paper
  
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  Student Presenter: Levin, Bailey
- Select activity Slides
  
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Select section March 23, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Genomic Analysis of Cancer

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March 23, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Genomic Analysis of Cancer
- Select activity Instructor: Jian Carrot-Zhang Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Jian Carrot-Zhang
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section March 24, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 24, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Jian Carrot-Zhang Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Jian Carrot-Zhang
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Li, Faye
Select section March 25, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Colon Cancer

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March 25, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Colon Cancer
- Select activity Instructor: Karuna Ganesh Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Karuna Ganesh
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section March 26, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 26, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Karuna Ganesh Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Karuna Ganesh
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Magnus, Karina
- Select activity Background Paper
  
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  Student Presenter: Magnus, Karina
Select section March 27, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Interactive Session

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March 27, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Interactive Session
- Select activity Instructor: Pablo Sanchez Vela Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Pablo Sanchez Vela
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
  
  During this session we will emulate the development of a project in a fast-paced setting. The students will be divided into different working groups, and the course instructor will provide a set-up for the project. During the class, they will receive feedback from the instructor, and at the end of the session, they will present their finding to the rest of the class.
- Select activity Paper
  
  Paper File
Select section March 30, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Lymphoma/Cancer Metabolism

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March 30, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Lymphoma/Cancer Metabolism
- Select activity Instructor: Andrew Intlekofer Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Andrew Intlekofer
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Slides
  
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Select section March 31, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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March 31, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Andrew Intlekofer Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Andrew Intlekofer
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: McIlhenny, Lauren
- Select activity Slides
  
  Slides File
Select section April 1, 2026: 10:30-12:30 - Genetic Drivers of Hematopoietic Malignancies/Paper Discussion

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April 1, 2026: 10:30-12:30 - Genetic Drivers of Hematopoietic Malignancies/Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Ross Levine Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Ross Levine
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Mutaher, Mohammed
- Select activity Background Paper
  
  Background Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Mutaher, Mohammed
Select section April 2, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Notch signaling - from physiology to cancer biology

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April 2, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Notch signaling - from physiology to cancer biology
- Select activity Instructor: Ivan Maillard Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Ivan Maillard
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
Select section April 3, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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April 3, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Ivan Maillard Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Ivan Maillard
  
  Teaching Fellow: Tejiri Agbamu
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Nadler, Rebecca
- Select activity Background Paper 1
  
  Background Paper 1 File
  
  Student Presenter: Nadler, Rebecca
- Select activity Background Paper 2
  
  Background Paper 2 File
  
  Student Presenter: Nadler, Rebecca
Select section April 6, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Leveraging Cancer Metabolism/Paper Discussion

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April 6, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Leveraging Cancer Metabolism/Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Kayvan Keshari Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Kayvan Keshari
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Paper Discussion
  
  Paper Discussion File
  
  Student Presenter: Pavletich, Tatiana
- Select activity Background Paper 1
  
  Background Paper 1 File
  
  Student Presenter: Pavletich Tatiana
- Select activity Background Paper 2
  
  Background Paper 2 File
  
  Student Presenter: Pavletich Tatiana
- Select activity Background Paper 3
  
  Background Paper 3 File
  
  Student Presenter: Pavletich Tatiana
Select section April 7, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Pancreatic Cancer

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April 7, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Pancreatic Cancer
- Select activity Instructor: Mara Sherman Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Mara Sherman
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
Select section April 8, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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April 8, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Mara Sherman Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Mara Sherman
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Perea del Angel, Ana
Select section April 13, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Metastasis to CNS

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April 13, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Metastasis to CNS
- Select activity Instructor: Adrienne Boire Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Adrienne Boire
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
Select section April 14, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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April 14, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Adrienne Boire Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Adrienne Boire
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Popo, Eleanor
Select section April 15, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase

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April 15, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase
- Select activity Instructor: Harini Veeraghavan Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Harini Veeraghavan
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
Select section April 16, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Epigenetic Control of Oncogene Signaling in Sarcoma/Paper Discussion

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April 16, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Epigenetic Control of Oncogene Signaling in Sarcoma/Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Ping Chi Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Ping Chi
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Prabakaran, Adi
Select section April 17, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Lung Cancer/Paper Discussion

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April 17, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Lung Cancer/Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Charles Rudin Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Charles Rudin
  
  Teaching Fellow: Kate Ryan
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Styers, Hannah
- Select activity Background paper
  
  Background paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Styers, Hannah
Select section April 20, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Neuron-Cancer Interactions

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April 20, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Neuron-Cancer Interactions
- Select activity Instructor: Kathryn Talyor Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Kathryn Talyor
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
Select section April 21, 2026:9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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April 21, 2026:9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Kathryn Talyor Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Kathryn Talyor
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
Select section April 22, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase

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April 22, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase
- Select activity Instructor: Christina Gladkova Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Christina Gladkova
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class - contains instructions and groups
- Select activity Discussion Paper 1
  
  Discussion Paper 1 File
  
  All students be prepared to present and discuss
- Select activity Discussion paper 2
  
  Discussion paper 2 File
  
  All students be prepared to present and discuss
- Select activity Background Paper 1
  
  Background Paper 1 File
  
  All students be prepared to present and discuss
- Select activity Background Paper 2
  
  Background Paper 2 File
  
  All students be prepared to present and discuss
Select section April 23, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Cancer Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets from Functional Proteogenomics/Paper Discussion

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April 23, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Cancer Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets from Functional Proteogenomics/Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson Teaching Fellow...
  
  Instructor: Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Ta, Christina
- Select activity Background Paper
  
  Background Paper File
  
  Student Presenter: Ta, Christina
Select section April 24, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Therapeutic Antibodies/Pediatric Cancers/Paper discussion

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April 24, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Therapeutic Antibodies/Pediatric Cancers/Paper discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Nai-Kong Cheung Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Nai-Kong Cheung
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
- Select activity Discussion Paper 1
  
  Discussion Paper 1 File
  
  Student presenters: Tarrab, Stephanie/Volpe, Christina/Xiao, Michael
  
  Please decide between yourselves who will present which paper.
- Select activity Discussion Paper 2
  
  Discussion Paper 2 File
  
  Student presenters: Tarrab, Stephanie/Volpe, Christina/Xiao, Michael
  
  Please decide between yourselves who will present which paper.
- Select activity Discussion Paper 3
  
  Discussion Paper 3 File
  
  Student presenters: Tarrab, Stephanie/Volpe, Christina/Xiao, Michael
  
  Please decide between yourselves who will present which paper.
Select section April 27, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Breast Cancer

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April 27, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Breast Cancer
- Select activity Instructor: Sarat Chandarlapaty Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Sarat Chandarlapaty
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
- Select activity Topic Syllabus
  
  Topic Syllabus File
  
  Please review prior to class
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student presenter: Afroz, Jalwa
- Select activity Background Paper 1
  
  Background Paper 1 File
  
  Student presenter: Afroz, Jalwa
- Select activity Background Paper 2
  
  Background Paper 2 File
  
  Student presenter: Afroz, Jalwa
- Select activity Background Paper 3
  
  Background Paper 3 File
  
  Student presenter: Afroz, Jalwa
- Select activity Background Paper 4
  
  Background Paper 4 File
  
  Student presenter: Afroz, Jalwa
Select section April 28, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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April 28, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Sarat Chandarlapaty Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Sarat Chandarlapaty
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
Select section April 29, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase

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April 29, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - New Faculty Showcase
- Select activity Instructor: Max Wilkinson Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Max Wilkinson
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
Select section April 30, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Prostate Cancer

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April 30, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Prostate Cancer
- Select activity Instructor: Yu Chen Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Yu Chen
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
Select section May 1, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion

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May 1, 2026: 9:30-12:30 - Paper Discussion
- Select activity Instructor: Yu Chen Teaching Fellow:
  
  Instructor: Yu Chen
  
  Teaching Fellow: Elizabeth Benitez
- Select activity Discussion Paper
  
  Discussion Paper File
  
  Student presenter: Ahmed, Nibras