This Postgraduate certificate in Pathological Anatomy. Fundamental Aspects will generate a sense of security in the performance of your profession, which will help you to offer a quality service to your patients"

Cancer patients are highly complex medical patients who require the attention and coordination of different health professionals (nurses, psychologists, pathologists, surgeons, oncologists, among others). They must work together towards establishing the most appropriate approach and treatment of the neoplasm, as well as all the secondary pathologies that may appear during the course of the disease. For this reason, multidisciplinary care is now considered a parameter of quality, better patient experience, and a cornerstone of the model of excellent cancer care. 

Professionals in the oncology field are faced with the need for an approach in the updating of knowledge, techniques and cutting-edge treatments that allow them to offer the most effective service based on the real needs of each patient. 

This program in Pathological Anatomy. Fundamental Aspects provides the possibility of developing the competencies, skills and abilities that are conducive to the performance of the profession, generating greater added value for the practitioner.  

The program, designed by prestigious professionals in the specialty of anatomy and pathology, is focused on practicality and the presentation of real cases based on the years of experience that professionals have had throughout their careers. Students will also have access to material developed and taught by an International Guest Director.  A great opportunity to learn first hand about the advances, techniques and treatments that have been developed in recent times.   

Specialize in pathological anatomy with this program that includes 10 Masterclasses provided by a renowned international expert” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Pathological Anatomy. Fundamental Aspects contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of dozens of practical cases presented by experts in Anatomic Pathology.  Fundamental Aspects
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents are designed to provide scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest news on Anatomic Pathology. Fundamental Aspects
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in anatomical pathology Fundamental Aspects
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• The availability of the contents from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

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The structure of the content has been designed by leading professionals in anatomical pathology, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to diagnosis. From the first class, students will see their knowledge expanding, which will enable them to develop professionally, knowing that they can count on the support of a team of experts. 

Learn about the genes and proteins that are associated with malignant diseases, following a program supported by the experience of expert pathologists”

Module 1. Cancer General Aspects. Risk Factors

1.1. Introduction

1.1.1. Overview of Malignant Neoplasms

1.1.1.1. Nomenclature
1.1.1.2. Features
1.1.1.3. How Metastases Spread
1.1.1.4. Prognostic Factors

1.1.2. Epidemiology of Cancer

1.1.2.1. Incidence
1.1.2.2. Prevalence
1.1.2.3. Geographical Distribution
1.1.2.4. Risk Factors
1.1.2.5. Prevention
1.1.2.6. Early Diagnosis

1.1.3. Mutagenic Agents

1.1.3.1. Environmental
1.1.3.2. Work
1.1.3.3. Toxic Substances in Food

1.1.4. Biological Agents and Cancer

1.1.4.1. RNA Virus
1.1.4.2. DNA Virus
1.1.4.3. H. Pylori

1.1.5. Genetic Predisposition

1.1.5.1. Genes Linked to Cancer
1.1.5.2. Susceptibility of Genes

1.1.5.2.1. Breast Tumors
1.1.5.2.2. Lung Tumors
1.1.5.2.3. Thyroid Tumors
1.1.5.2.4. Colon Tumors
1.1.5.2.5. Skin Tumors
1.1.5.2.6. Bone Tumors
1.1.5.2.7. Pancreatic Tumors
1.1.5.2.8. Neuroblastoma

1.1.6. Clinical Aspects of Malignant Neoplasms
1.1.7. Staging of Neoplastic Disease

Module 2. Molecular Basis of Cancer

2.1. Introduction to the Molecular Basis of Cancer

2.1.1. Genes and the Genome

2.1.1.1. The Main Cell Signaling Pathways
2.1.1.2. Cell Growth and Proliferation
2.1.1.3. Cell Death Necrosis and Apoptosis

2.1.2. Mutations

2.1.2.1. Types of Mutations Frameshift; Indels, Translocaciones, SNV; Missense, Nonsense, CNV, Driver vs. Passenger
2.1.2.2. Mutagens

2.1.2.2.1. Biological Agents and Cancer

2.1.2.3. Mutation Repair Mechanisms
2.1.2.4. Mutations with Pathological and Non-Pathological Variants

2.1.3. Major Advances in Precision Medicine

2.1.3.1. Tumor Biomarkers
2.1.3.2. Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes
2.1.3.3. Diagnostic Biomarkers

2.1.3.3.1. Resistance
2.1.3.3.2. Prognosis
2.1.3.3.3. Pharmaco-Genomics

2.1.3.4. Cancer Epigenetics

2.1.4. Main Techniques in the Molecular Biology of Cancer

2.1.4.1. Cytogenetics and FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
2.1.4.2. DNA Extract Quality
2.1.4.3. Fluid Biopsy
2.1.4.4. PCR as a Basic Molecular Tool
2.1.4.5. Sequencing, NGS

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