On-demand interactive video content
Sign up, log in and access a wide range of potentially life-changing Subject Spotlight experiences that will help you make informed decisions about your university future.
On-demand interactive video content
Sign up, log in and access a wide range of potentially life-changing Subject Spotlight experiences that will help you make informed decisions about your university future.
Remarkable & relatable academics
Learn from some of the UK’s finest and most decorated academics as they give you a genuine, insightful and engaging experience of studying their courses at their universities.
Interactive quizzes and activities
Have a go at fascinating interactive quizzes and activities, then get meaningful and intuitive feedback from the academics to see how you’ve done.
Certificate of completion
You’ll receive a certificate of completion to evidence your learning - why not add this to your CV and university applications to show your dedication to your future pathway!
In this captivating Subject Spotlight, Dr Shafiq Ahmed looks at: Cancer, brain tumours and rogue cells: the science behind the killer disease. Shafiq begins the Spotlight by offering a brief history of cancer, identifies some of the key terminologies when referencing cancer, and explains the ten hallmarks of cancer. He goes on to explain three of the key hallmarks of cancer, previously documented in episode 1. They include evading growth suppressors, sustained proliferative signalling and evasion of apoptosis. In episode 3, Shafiq presents a case study of brain tumours, with a focus on one of the most aggressive and malignant brain tumours, the glioblastoma. Shafiq documents natural repair mechanisms and treatments as part of this case study. In the final episode, he explores some interesting statistics on cancer, including the differences between males and females and how lifestyle impacts our chances of getting it. He also presents an activity that invites you to investigate breast cancer, with a keen eye on a scientific approach, whilst also providing you with meaningful and professional feedback.
Subject Spotlights blend education with entertainment, offering a fresh approach to exploring your university options. Completely free and available on-demand, you have the flexibility to engage with the content however you prefer—whether that’s in quick, digestible segments or immersive deep dives.
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