Splash Biography

Do you think Biology is awesome? Do you want to learn more about the subject but are unsure where it might lead you in the long term? In this class we can cover the basics about: Undergraduate programs PhD programs Medical school Research Industry Jobs Consulting among other things… Ask your questions to a panel of college students in the biosciences. We will answer to the best of our abilities! Come with questions!

Almost all of us are touched by cancer in some way. So, what does it take to cure it? One tactic is to kill ONLY the cancerous cells. But cancer is an incredibly complex disease where a few of your own cells accumulate genetic mutations that allow them to grow out of control, creating tumors. So, how do we target the cells we want? Find out how understanding protein-protein interactions allows us to answer that question and has lead to the advent of personalized treatments for cancer patients.

We all know someone who has had cancer. But what IS cancer exactly? Why is it so common? And how can we cure it? In this class we'll talk about why YOUR OWN cells can malfunction to give you cancer. We'll tackle the topic of how caner treatments work, why people lose their hair, and what scientists are doing today to make personalized medicine.