Every cell in our body contains a special code: the genetic code. It holds important information about how our body functions. Sometimes, individual sections of this code change. These changes are called gene mutations, and they can lead to the development of cancer.
But it is precisely these changes that provide researchers and doctors with important clues about the disease. Using the cancer’s specific genetic code, they can select the appropriate treatment.
Become a gene code cracker and discover how modern cancer medicine works! At our hands-on station, you’ll learn how cancer cells are examined and why the genetic code plays such an important role in this process.
Here’s what you can expect:
Deciphering the genetic code – Learn how changes in the genome help detect cancer and find the right treatment.
Using the Right Code to Find the Right Treatment – How does personalized medicine differ from traditional systemic therapy in the treatment of cancer? Find the mutation and understand how precisely personalized medicine works. After successfully completing the program, you’ll receive the “Gene Code Cracker” award for learning how to defeat cancer through smart research and personalized medicine!
Bonus for adults: You’ll also have the opportunity on-site to register with the German Stem Cell Donor Registry (DSD) as a potential stem cell donor, thereby offering hope to people with blood cancers.
For more information, visit the websites of the University Tumor Center Jena and the Central German Cancer Center
