The school’s initial aim is to investigate basic cell functions under different conditions of species, tissue, and physical-chemical environment. It then aims to define the parameters of normality as opposed to cancer cell biology. The school’s activities will be carried out along the following lines: – the morphological and biochemical aspects of the nucleus and cytoplasm in relation to the various phases of the mitotic cycle – the influence of external factors on the mitotic cycle – the biology of cell membranes – bioenergetic systems – the processes of protein synthesis – the biology of the cancer cell. The Course will be organised in lectures, seminars, and round tables, which will allow for useful review. In addition, it will serve as a promotional activity for the most interesting and current topics in applied cell biology.