Decoding Cancer

Welcome to Decoding Cancer

The Val Skinner Foundation, the LIFE Center at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Rutgers School of Public Health and Discovery Education have joined forces to provide the high school community with cutting-edge resources designed to expand their understanding of the science of cancer and the biological, genetic, and emotional impact on the patient and loved ones.

Download Interactive Lessons

Access standards-aligned dynamic lessons for high school classrooms, powered by the BioCONECT curriculum

Explore Related Careers

Spark interest in exciting health and biomedical jobs through various career profiles with job descriptions, and a glimpse into “a day in the life”

Continue the Conversation

Equip families with tools to facilitate meaningful conversations about this sensitive topic.

Cancer Treatment

Virtual Lab

In this digital precision medicine lab, students will order tests and examine clinical features of cancers from patients, including gene expression in the cancer and appearance under the microscope, to advise on the best course of treatment

Play Video

See how the BioCONECT curriculum is influencing and inspiring students by taking a glimpse into LIFE Center's BOLD Camp