The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, conducted a scientific seminar entitled "Loss of Cell Cycle Controls in Cancer Cells", with the participation of researchers and specialists.
The seminar featured a lecture by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rawaa Salem Hameed, who explored the complex relationship between genetic mutations and the cell life cycle. She elucidated that malignancy begins with genetic defects that derail normal cell processes, transforming them into autonomous units that undergo rapid division instead of programmed cell death.
The discussion analyzed critical biological phenomena such as angiogenesis, where tumors develop their own blood supply, and the ability of cancer cells to evade the immune system by mimicking normal cellular structures. Dr. Hameed also addressed the resistance to apoptosis, explaining how these factors contribute to the resilience of cancerous growths.
