Departmental Advisors
Graduate Studies Office
D. Balponte
HCI 4344
Departmental Notes

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

ONCSC 6500 - 001 Clinical Biology of Cancer


This course will meet in the HCI Research South 6th floor conference room. In alternating years, this course is focused on the current understanding of the molecular and cellular biology of cancer along with how this knowledge relates to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The complementary sister-course is focused on clinical cancer biology. It is designed for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in basic science departments with an interest in modern principles and practice of oncology. It will cover general principles and new developments in cancer etiology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The course is organized around specific diseases, using advances in each area to highlight modern principles and practice of oncology.

ONCSC 6500 - 001 Clinical Biology of Cancer


This course will meet in the HCI Research South 6th floor conference room. In alternating years, this course is focused on the current understanding of the molecular and cellular biology of cancer along with how this knowledge relates to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The complementary sister-course is focused on clinical cancer biology. It is designed for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in basic science departments with an interest in modern principles and practice of oncology. It will cover general principles and new developments in cancer etiology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The course is organized around specific diseases, using advances in each area to highlight modern principles and practice of oncology.

ONCSC 6500 - 002 Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer


This course meets in Huntsman Cancer Institute - South Auditorium. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ONCSC 6500 - 002 Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer

  • Class Number: 15486
  • Instructor: TAVTIGIAN, SEAN V
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

This course meets in Huntsman Cancer Institute - South Auditorium. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ONCSC 6700 - 001 Tumor Microenvironment


This course will be on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research South 2C Conference Room. Prerequisite: This course is designed for graduate students that have completed their first year Tumor development and progression are shaped by both tumor-intrinsic and -extrinsic factors. While the importance of the interaction between tumor cells and the host microenvironment was first proposed over a century ago, advances in technology and our understanding of the tumor microenvironment have led to an increasing appreciation for the role of the host in cancer progression. This course will focus on the contribution of both the cellular and non-cellular components of the tumor microenvironment to tumor progression and response to therapy, including – but not limited to – stromal cells, immune cells, and the extracellular matrix. This is an Advanced Seminar course and will utilize the primary literature as a basis for student presentations and critical discussion.

ONCSC 6700 - 001 Tumor Microenvironment

  • Class Number: 19826
  • Instructor: Fornetti, Jaime
  • Instructor: WELM, ALANA L
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

This course will be on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research South 2C Conference Room. Prerequisite: This course is designed for graduate students that have completed their first year Tumor development and progression are shaped by both tumor-intrinsic and -extrinsic factors. While the importance of the interaction between tumor cells and the host microenvironment was first proposed over a century ago, advances in technology and our understanding of the tumor microenvironment have led to an increasing appreciation for the role of the host in cancer progression. This course will focus on the contribution of both the cellular and non-cellular components of the tumor microenvironment to tumor progression and response to therapy, including – but not limited to – stromal cells, immune cells, and the extracellular matrix. This is an Advanced Seminar course and will utilize the primary literature as a basis for student presentations and critical discussion.

ONCSC 6701 - 001 Cell Biology Selective

ONCSC 6701 - 001 Cell Biology Selective

ONCSC 6860 - 001 Research Medical Stu

ONCSC 6860 - 001 Research Medical Stu

  • Class Number: 5493
  • Instructor: CAIRNS, BRADLEY
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 25

ONCSC 6960 - 001 Graduate Research

ONCSC 6960 - 001 Graduate Research

  • Class Number: 1552
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 6960 - 031 Graduate Research

ONCSC 6960 - 031 Graduate Research

  • Class Number: 17220
  • Instructor: Myers, Benjamin R
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

ONCSC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

ONCSC 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 1553
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

ONCSC 6970 - 014 Thesis Research-Masters

ONCSC 6970 - 014 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 11580
  • Instructor: SPIKE, Ben
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

ONCSC 6980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

ONCSC 6980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 1554
  • Instructor: GRAVES, BARBARA J
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7700 - 009 Cancer 360

ONCSC 7700 - 009 Cancer 360

  • Class Number: 10334
  • Instructor: AYER, DONALD E
  • Instructor: McMahon, Martin
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

ONCSC 7700 - 012 Transcription


This course will be held in the HCI Research South 3C Conference Room. Transcription Journal Club is an opportunity for colleagues interested in transcriptional biology to present, learn, and discuss work of importance in the field. The format for 2023-2024 involves weekly article presentations or research presentations. All students do one of each.

ONCSC 7700 - 012 Transcription


This course will be held in the HCI Research South 3C Conference Room. Transcription Journal Club is an opportunity for colleagues interested in transcriptional biology to present, learn, and discuss work of importance in the field. The format for 2023-2024 involves weekly article presentations or research presentations. All students do one of each.

ONCSC 7710 - 001 Graduate Seminar

ONCSC 7710 - 001 Graduate Seminar

  • Class Number: 1193
  • Instructor: CAIRNS, BRADLEY
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7720 - 001 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 001 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 1555
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 40

ONCSC 7720 - 037 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 037 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 11342
  • Instructor: EVASON, KIMBERLEY
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

ONCSC 7720 - 038 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 038 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 11346
  • Instructor: JONES, KEVIN B
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7720 - 039 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 039 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 11430
  • Instructor: Myers, Benjamin R
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7720 - 040 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 040 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 12287
  • Instructor: DEININGER, MICHAEL W
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7720 - 041 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 041 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 13230
  • Instructor: SPIKE, Ben
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

ONCSC 7720 - 042 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 042 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 13232
  • Instructor: ZHANG, XIAOYANG
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7720 - 043 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 043 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 13233
  • Instructor: JUDSON-TORRES, Robert
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

ONCSC 7720 - 044 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 044 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 13234
  • Instructor: GROSSMANN, ALLIE H
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7720 - 046 Lab Res Conferences

ONCSC 7720 - 046 Lab Res Conferences

  • Class Number: 20007
  • Instructor: BUCKLEY-MCKEOWN, SHANNON
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

ONCSC 7960 - 001 Graduate Research

ONCSC 7960 - 001 Graduate Research

  • Class Number: 1556
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7960 - 013 Graduate Research

ONCSC 7960 - 013 Graduate Research

  • Class Number: 19546
  • Instructor: JUDSON-TORRES, Robert
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 10.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

ONCSC 7970 - 001 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 001 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 1557
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7970 - 037 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 037 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 11343
  • Instructor: EVASON, KIMBERLEY
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ONCSC 7970 - 038 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 038 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 11345
  • Instructor: JONES, KEVIN B
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7970 - 039 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 039 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 11431
  • Instructor: Myers, Benjamin R
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7970 - 040 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 040 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 12288
  • Instructor: DEININGER, MICHAEL W
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7970 - 041 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 041 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 13231
  • Instructor: SPIKE, Ben
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7970 - 042 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 042 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 13235
  • Instructor: ZHANG, XIAOYANG
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7970 - 043 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 043 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 13236
  • Instructor: JUDSON-TORRES, Robert
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

ONCSC 7970 - 044 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 044 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 13237
  • Instructor: GROSSMANN, ALLIE H
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

ONCSC 7970 - 047 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 047 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 20011
  • Instructor: TAN, AC
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

ONCSC 7970 - 048 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 048 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 20012
  • Instructor: PAVLOVA, NATASHA
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

ONCSC 7970 - 049 Thesis Research-Ph D

ONCSC 7970 - 049 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 20417
  • Instructor: ANDERSEN, JOSHUA
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ONCSC 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

ONCSC 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 1558
  • Instructor: LEIBOLD, ELIZABETH A
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7990 - 001 Cont Registration - PhD

ONCSC 7990 - 001 Cont Registration - PhD

  • Class Number: 1559
  • Instructor: GRAVES, BARBARA J
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

ONCSC 7990 - 002 Cont Registration - PhD

ONCSC 7990 - 002 Cont Registration - PhD

  • Class Number: 20873
  • Instructor: CAIRNS, BRADLEY
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9