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    Explore cancer biology principles for medical research and treatment. Learn about tumor genetics, cell signaling, and cancer therapies.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

      4.9
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      816 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cancer biology courses

    • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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