Abstract: The research-based teaching model is based on imparting knowledge, which focuses on fostering the students′ innovative ability, fully stimulating students′ creative potential and emphasizes the student-centered teaching model. In a pilot study performed from 2013 to 2015 undergraduate, a series of measures were adopted to build up the research-based tumor biology teaching model, which included optimization of teaching content, introduction of autonomic learning and discussion, scientific research training and project presentations. Result showed that the students′ research and learning ability had been greatly improved.

Key words: tumor biology, exploratory teaching model, teaching effect