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University of Glasgow: Digital Cancer Technologies
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Cancer Sciences |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Computational approaches to cancer research, including machine learning, digital pathology, spatial relationships and big data are changing the way we look at disease. This programme will introduce students to emerging digital technologies that are changing the future of cancer research and guide the next generation of researchers on how to interpret these data outputs.
Utilise cutting-edge facilities, research and teaching experience at the University of Glasgow and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Take part in seminars from world-class leaders in the field.
Utilise cutting-edge facilities, research and teaching experience at the University of Glasgow and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Take part in seminars from world-class leaders in the field. Watch our latest Ask Your Academic webinar to find out more about this programme.
- Benefit from partnerships with the NHS and industrial collaborators, including Bioclavis, Canon, Hamamatsu, Oracle Bio and Visiopharm.
- Learn at the cutting edge of advances in pathology and medicine, experiencing the changing landscape of these areas as they progress with an in-depth seminar series from industry leaders, hands on digital pathology work using Qupath and introduction to Vis and AI and visit the Glasgow Tissue Research Facility and Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre.
- NHS and industry roles are increasingly incorporating digital pathology and AI approaches, and our programme offers a uniquely comprehensive training in these areas which can be found in few institutes in the UK.
- This programme is lead by Professor Joanne Edwards, Dr Jen Hay, Professor Helen Wheadon, Dr Laura Richmond and Dr. Noha-Ehssan Mohamed.
This programme aims to provide the student with a critical understanding of core principles in histology, digital pathology and bioinformatics, as well as foundational knowledge of cutting edge, emerging technologies and application of artificial intelligence being utilised in cancer research.
Students will receive introductory training in the field of digital pathology platforms and their use within the field of cancer research and will gain a critical understanding, including analytical skills, of multiplex IHC, spatial transcriptomics and the relationship/localization of cells within tissues.
As part of the programme, students will also gain hands on experiences of how to design large data projects relating to bioinformatics and receive training in running basic image analysis using a digital platform and the analysis of the data output.
The programme is made up of courses totalling 180 credits, with 120 taught credits and a 60 credit research project. Due to the speciality nature of this programme, all courses are compulsory.
Core courses
- AI IN CANCER RESEARCH
- BASIC PATHOLOGY & PATHOLOGY TECHNIQUES
- DIGITAL CANCER TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH PROJECT
- DIGITAL PATHOLOGY & IMAGE ANALYSIS
- EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN CANCER
- HALLMARKS OF CANCER
- INTRODUCTION TO OMICS AND R
- PROJECT DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS IN CANCER RESEARCH
This programme will provide an excellent foundation for careers in computational biology or bioinformatics in both industry and academic settings, as well as biomedical science roles within the NHS, or research science roles across multiple sectors.
Training throughout this programme and during the research project will provide students with both the theoretical and practical skills required for these sectors, as demonstrated by our close links with both NHS and industry partners.
In addition, undertaking this MSc programme offers students with an excellent grounding for proceeding to doctoral study in these areas.
MSc
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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