NEURO 265Essentials of Neuro-Oncology
Neuroscience, Graduate · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Lecture, 90 minutes; discussion, 90 minutes. Introduction to essential topics in clinical neuro-oncology and neuro-oncology research. Exposure to multidisciplinary field of neuro-oncology through weekly meetings consisting of lectures from expert faculty and in-depth journal club or topical discussions on both fundamental and contemporary topics in neuro-oncology. Students learn various types of central nervous system tumors, and how they are diagnosed, treated, and monitored. Unique aspects of treating neuro-oncology patients, including issues associated with changes in quality of life, neurocognition, and psychological concerns. Discussion of current and new approaches to neuro-oncology.
Letter grading.
When it runs
- Fall 2025
- Fall 2026
Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Preparation: competence in general statistics, neurobiology, and neuroanatomy.
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