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Major Tumor Biology 

The Major tumor biology covers a broad spectrum of topics from basic questions of tumor development to clinically relevant therapy options. Teaching focuses on essential cellular processes, such as regulation of gene expression, DNA repair, cell division, apoptosis as well as intercellular communication. Particular emphasis is placed on clinically relevant aspects, including the characterization of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes as a basis for personalized medicine, as well as understanding interactions between tumor and immune cells to activate the body's own defense mechanisms. Our students receive training in a broad spectrum of the latest techniques under qualified supervision, with the goal of developing independent research skills essential for their future careers. 

In this Major many different research groups from varies fields such as tumor biology, human genetics, immunobiology, pharmacology and radiation biology are represented. Most research groups are located in the Center for Tumor biology and Immunology (ZTI), the Institute for molecular biology and tumor research (IMT) and the Institute for biochemistry and pharmacology (BPC). Further research groups are located in the Hospital. 

Further information about the different research groups can be found on the webpages of the ZTI, IMT and BPC  or on the German version of this page.