Nobel Conference 56Science Minutes
Science Minutes are short presentations on basic topics in cancer science, created by Gustavus students. This is an easy way to learn some of the foundational concepts that will be discussed in 2020 Nobel Conference.
What is Psycho-Oncology?
Presented by Fengxi Sun, Gustavus class of 2021
Cancer’s burden extends beyond the physical to psychological distress.
Learn more by watching this short video.
Many Kinds of Cancer
Presented by Elizabeth Whitcomb, Gustavus class of 2021
Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases defined by abnormal cell growth and division.
Learn more by watching this short video.
Cancer Health Disparities
Presented by Trang Phan, Gustavus class of 2022
Cancer affects some groups more than others.
Learn more about racial disparities in cancer by watching this short video.
How Cancer Cells Mutate
Presented by Madeline McDermott, Gustavus class of 2021
Cancer is uncontrollable cell growth and division, learn more about cell mutation.
Learn more by watching this short video
Why Biologic Drugs Are More Complicated Than Small Molecule Drugs
Presented by Gayvn Walsh, Gustavus class of 2021
Many of the new cancer treatments are from biologic drugs.
Learn more about biologic drugs by watching this short video.
Stages of Drug Development
Kaitlyn Gruber, Gustavus class of 2021
The stages between a drug's discovery and its being prescribed for your condition are long and complex.
Learn more about how drugs for treating cancer are developed by watching this short video.
