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- ISBN 9781041363651
- Dimensions: 210 x 280mm
- Publication Date: 01 Dec 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Methods in Cancer Biology covers a vast selection of research methods that are used to improve understanding of cancer biology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It includes methods in the fields of epidemiology, genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, omics techniques, animal models, imaging, and artificial intelligence. By gaining an understanding of these methods, the reader will be able to better understand and critically appraise the cancer literature as well as design experiments in the field of cancer research.
The book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in Cancer Biology. In addition, master’s students and PhD candidates working in cancer research will find this book useful for their experimental design. The book is also helpful for medical oncologists wishing to engage in cancer research.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive list of cancer research methods with case studies at the end of every chapter for deeper understanding
- Thoroughly illustrated with excellent figures to help explain important concepts and elucidate key mechanisms
- Chapters conclude with review questions to test understanding of chapter content, as well as critical thinking problems to challenge readers to apply concepts to new situations and develop deeper analytical skills
- Representative list of references for further exploration of the presented methods
- Web materials include links to videos explaining the methods discussed in the book
Dr. Paraskevi A. Farazi has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate level, including courses in Cancer Biology, since the start of her academic career as university faculty in 2008. Her research work focuses on cancer, using epidemiologic, cellular, genetic and mouse modelling techniques. She has co-authored numerous journal publications in the field of cancer research. She has a PhD in Genetics from Harvard university (2005) and an undergraduate degree in Biology from MIT (1999).
