Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Genomic Medicine: Harnessing the Power of the Human Genome
Through undertaking this course learners will have gained an understanding of the growing use of genomics in research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions. The course also provides experience of using sophisticated online databases and tools to analyse the latest human genomic datasets.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Dr. Leah Marks
Senior Lecturer in Medical Genetics
The University of Glasgow
Edward Tobias
Professor of Genetic Medicine
The University of Glasgow
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- 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
Syllabus
- The Power of Genomics – How it Can be Used
- The Genome: Structure and Function
- Technologies and Processes
- Making Sense of the Genomic Data
- Using Genomics to Optimise the Management of Medical Conditions
Issued on 13th April 2023
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