Genomic Medicine: Harnessing the Power of the Human Genome
Course Features
Duration
4 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Lifetime Access
Accessibility
Desktop, Laptop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Beginner
Effort
4 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
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Skills You Will Gain
What You Will Learn
Discuss the principal ways in which genomics can be used: to improve our understanding and diagnosis of medical conditions
Describe the composition, structure and 3D organisation of the human genome; how that relates to its function; and the various ways in which genetic variants can disturb this and cause disease
Understand the technologies & terminology commonly used in genomic analysis worldwide
Explore how enormous genomic datasets can be analysed and learn how to use sophisticated online genome browsers and analysis tools to extract medically important findings
Describe how genomic technologies can be applied in guiding therapy for human conditions, including precision medicine
Target Students
This course is designed for anyone interested in genomic medicine and the clinical impact of differences in our DNA
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