NISCHR CRC Training course: Biological Agents in Cancer – Demystifying the Science

This one day course is designed to provide an overview of the mechanisms of biological agents at a level appropriate for research nurses and other members of staff that are required to discuss new agents with patients and colleagues. 

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Following the training, participants will be able to: 

• Understand normal cell division and basic cancer biology
• Describe the mechanism of standard cancer treatments. Be able to distinguish between groups of cancer drugs according to the mode of action at the cellular level
• Demonstrate knowledge of biological agents-why they are needed, how they are developed, how they work. Have insight into agents in development
• Discuss the expanding role of the research nurse
• Discuss with patients and healthcare professionals the role and mechanism of biological agents. Compare the action of biological agents with standard cancer treatments