- Timetable of the lecture “Molecular basis of tumors” – winter semester 2021/2022 (obligatory)
- SYLLABUS of the lecture”Molecular basis of tumors” – winter semester 2021/2022 (obligatory)
- Timetable – Ph.D. Seminars – Winter and summer semester 2021/2022
- SYLLABUS – Ph.D. seminars – Winter and summer semester 2021/2022
- English classes timetable – winter and summer semester 2021/2022
- SYLLABUS – English – Winter and summer semester 2021/2022
Molecular basis of tumors
Winter semester 2021/2022
(obligatory lecture)
The lecture will take place on Wednesday (online) according to the schedule below
Person responsible: dr hab. Maciej Giefing, prof. IGC
| Date | Time | Topic |
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SOLID TUMORS |
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| 6.10.2021
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9:00 – 9:45 | Head and neck tumors – introduction
(dr hab. Maciej Giefing, prof. IGC |
| 13.10.2021
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9:00 – 10:30 | Molecular alterations in solid tumors
(dr Magdalena Kostrzewska-Poczekaj / dr Kinga Bednarek) |
| 20.10.2021
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9:00 – 9:45 | Field cancerization, the Califano model, DNA repair
(prof. Krzysztof Szyfter) |
| 27.10.2021
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9:00 -10:30
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microRNA in cancer genetics
(prof. Piotr Kozłowski / dr Paulina Gałka-Marciniak) |
| 3.11.2021
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9:00 – 10:30 | Viral related carcinogenesis; Modern diagnostics of solid tumors
(dr Katarzyna Kiwerska) |
| 10.11.2021
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9:00 – 9:45 | The process of detoxification in tumor cells,
(dr hab. Damian Brauze, prof. IGC) |
| 17.11.2021
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9:00 – 9:45
10:00-10:45 |
Molecular mechanism of drug resistance in cancer cells of solid tumors (dr hab. Radosław Januchowski, prof. UMP)
Modern treatment of head and neck tumors (prof. Małgorzata Wierzbicka) |
| HEMAROLOGIC NEOPLASMS | ||
| Date | Time | Topic |
| 24.11.2021
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9:00 – 9:45 | The molecular basis of lymphomas and leukemias – introduction
(prof. Krzysztof Lewandowski)
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| 1.12.2021
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9:00 – 10:30 | Chromosomal aberrations in the diagnosis of lymphomas and leukemias (dr hab. Małgorzata Jarmuż-Szymczak, prof. IGC)
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| 8.12.2021
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9:00 – 10:30 | Epigenetics of hematologic neoplasms – Burkitt lymphoma
(dr hab. Agnieszka Dzikiewicz-Krawczyk, prof. IGC)
Epigenetics of hematologic neoplasms – Hodgkin lymphoma (dr hab. Maciej Giefing, prof. IGC)
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| 15.12.2021
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9:00 – 10:30 | Visualization strategies of alterations found in tumor cells
(Alicja Woźna – MNM diagnostics)
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| 12.01.2022
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9:00 – 9:45 | Molecular mechanism of drug resistance in cancer cells of hematologic neoplasms,
(dr hab. Dominik Dytfeld, prof. UMP)
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| 19.01.2022
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9:00 -10:30 | Modern treatment of hematologic neoplasms (prof. Lidia Gil)
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Winter semester 2021/2022
(Lecture will be held online Wednesdays starting on the 6th of October, 2021)
| Course | Molecular basis of tumors |
| Host Institution
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Institute of Human Genetics
Polish Academy of Sciences Strzeszyńska Street, 32 |
| Language | English |
| The expected effects of teaching in terms of: knowledge, skills and social qualifications | Ph. D. student is supposed to:
1.Gain knowledge in several aspects of cancer genetics and epigenetics, molecular diagnostics and therapy.
In particular, the following specific topics will be elaborated: – molecular and chromosomal alterations in solid and hematologic neoplasms – field cancerization, the Califano model, DNA repair – the role of miRNA in cancer – viral carcinogenesis – the process of detoxification and drug resistance in neoplastic cells – epigenetics of hematologic neoplasms – visualization strategies of alterations found in tumor cells – molecular diagnostics and treatment of cancer
2. Get familiar with new directions in the field of cancer genetics.
3. Learn how to formulate scientific questions in the field of cancer genetics. |
| Type of course | Obligatory |
| Semester/year | Winter semester 2021/2022
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| First name/family name of the person responsible for the course | dr hab. Maciej Giefing, prof. IGC |
| First name/family name of the person responsible for the exam | dr hab. Maciej Giefing, prof. IGC |
| Format | Lecture will be held in English online with usage of audio-visual equipment. Lecture will be followed by discussion |
| Basic and additional requirements | Skills in English and knowledge in molecular biology |
| Number of ECTSs | 3 ECTS |
| ECTSs summary | 1 ECTS corresponds to 25-30 hours of personal studies focused on broadening knowledge based on suggested bibliography (vide bibliography list below). |
| Method of teaching | Lectures will be held using power point presentation and a multimedia projector |
| Method of evaluation | Written exam in form of a project |
| Prerequisite for passing | Positive score at the exam |
| Topics
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– molecular and chromosomal alterations in solid and hematologic neoplasms
– field cancerization, the Califano model, DNA repair – the role of miRNA in cancer – viral carcinogenesis – the process of detoxification and drug resistance in neoplastic cells – epigenetics of hematologic neoplasms – visualization strategies of alterations found in tumor cells – molecular diagnostics and treatment of cancer |
| Additional material
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Presentation of each lecture in PDF format
Bibliography related to each lecture
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| Bibliography
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Will be suggested later
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Ph.D. seminar
Winter and summer semester 2021/2022
(obligatory seminar)
This seminar will be held Thursdays at 9:00-10:00 am online
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The following topics will be addressed: |
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| 1 | Presentation of current Ph.D. projects |
| 2 | Presentation of scientific articles with new discoveries in relation to Ph.D. project |
| 3 | Training in writing scientific projects including European Union projects |
| 4 | Training in applying for scholarships |
| 5 | Training in building scientific carrier |
Winter and summer semester 2021/2022
(Seminars will be held Thursdays biweekly at 9:00-10:00 online
| Course | Ph.D. seminars |
| Host Institution
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Institute of Human Genetics
Polish Academy of Sciences Strzeszyńska Street, 32 |
| Language | English |
| The expected effects of teaching in terms of: knowledge, skills and social qualifications | Ph. D. student is supposed to:
1. get practice in oral presentations of the Ph.D. project 2. gain knowledge in most recent discoveries, in particular in those related to Ph.D. project and get skills to present them. 3. develop skills in writing scientific projects 3. get experience in writing scientific projects including European Union projects 4. get experience in applying for scholarships 5. get knowledge in how to build scientific carrier |
| Type of course | Obligatory |
| Semester/year | Winter and summer semester 2021/2022 |
| First name/family name of the person responsible for the course | Prof. dr hab. Jadwiga Jaruzelska |
| First name/family name of the person responsible for the exam | Prof. dr hab. Jadwiga Jaruzelska |
| Format | Seminars will be held in English with usage of audio-visual equipment. Lecture will be followed by discussion |
| Basic and additional requirements | Skills in English and knowledge in molecular biology |
| Number of ECTSs | 3 ECTS |
| ECTSs summary | 1 ECTS corresponds to 25-30 hours of personal studies focused on broadening knowledge based on suggested bibliography (vide bibliography list below). |
| Method of teaching | Seminars will be held using power point presentation and a multimedia projector |
| Method of evaluation | Oral power point presentation on one of the topics below |
| Prerequisite for passing | Positive score for the presentation |
| Topics
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Presentation of current Ph.D. projects
Presentation of each lecture in PDF format Presentation of scientific articles with new discoveries in relation to Ph.D. project Training in writing scientific projects including European Union projects Training in applying for scholarships Training in building scientific carrier |
| Additional material | PDF of the article to be presented will be send to each participant two weeks before the seminar |
| Bibliography | Will be given two weeks before the seminar |
English classes timetable – winter semester 2021/2022
English classes will take place once a week on Wednesday in the conference room.
| Group A (1) | 12:30-14:00 |
| Group B (2) | 11:00-12:30 |
| Group C (3) | 09:30-11:00 |
| Group D (4) | 14:00-15:30 |
Summer/winter semester 2021/2022
English lessons will take place on Wednesdays, starting from 6.10.2021
| Course | ENGLISH |
| Host Institution
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Institute of Human Genetics
Polish Academy of Sciences Strzeszyńska Street, 32 |
| Language | English |
| The expected effects of teaching in terms of: knowledge, skills and social qualifications | Ph.D. student is supposed to: develop their general and academic English language in speaking, writing, listening and reading from B2 to C1 level. Improve their accuracy and control of a wide range of grammatical forms. Widen the scope of vocabulary to give and exchange views on various topics. Improve their use of cohesive devices and discourse markers both in speaking and writing. Learn to use both verbal and non-verbal elements to give effective presentations. Gain confidence in public speaking. |
| Type of course | Obligatory |
| Semester/year | Summer and winter semester 2021/2022
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| First name/family name of the person responsible for the course | mgr. Leszek Ratajczak |
| First name/family name of the person responsible for the exam | mgr. Leszek Ratajczak |
| Format | practical classes |
| Basic and additional requirements | B1/B2 level of English |
| Number of ECTSs | 1 ECTS |
| ECTSs summary | 1 ECTS corresponds to 25-30 hours of personal studies focused on broadening knowledge based on suggested bibliography (vide bibliography list below). |
| Method of teaching | Whole-class and small-group / pair activities including: discussions, debates, presentations. Reading and writing home assignments. |
| Method of evaluation | Oral exam |
| Prerequisite for passing | Positive score at the exam |
| Topics
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1. Tenses: overview
2. Vocabulary building: formal and informal verbs. 3. Common features of academic scientific writing. 4. Linking part of a text: conjunctions and sentence connectors 5. Presentation skills: non-verbal communication: body language and eye contact 6. Avoiding repetition; verb – noun collocations 7. Summarizing and paraphrasing. 8. Basic phrasal verbs. 9. Referring to other people’s work and using in-text references. 10. Presentation skills: introductions and sign posting in presentations (referring backwards and forwards) 11. Reading skills: inferring the meaning of words. 12. Vocabulary building: cause – effect markers. 13. Conditionals: review. 14. Expressing opinions; agreeing, disagreeing. 15. Presentation skills: introducing visual aids. 16. Vocabulary building: describing processes. 17. Academic and scientific conventions: quotations, tables and figures, acronyms and abbreviations, UK versus US spelling. 18. Hedging in academic writing. 19. Emphatic structures. 20. Presentation skills: using intonation and pauses effectively. 21. Vocabulary building: evaluative adjectives and adverbs. 22. Writing abstracts for scientific presentations. 23. Passive voice. 24. Presentation skills: concluding your presentation; handling questions. |
| Additional material
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authentic articles, TED talks, podcasts, teacher generated resources |
| Bibliography
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M Hewings. Cambridge Academic English. Upper Intermediate. Cambridge University Press (2012).
M McCarthy, F Odell. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge University Press (2017). K Paterson, R Wedge. English Grammar and Practice for Academic Purposes. Oxford University Press (2013) J Bottomley. Academic Writing for International Students of Science. Routledge (2015). |