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Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach

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A few minutes ago, saw a genomics course which just might be of interest to some here!

Online course in Health & Psychology

Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach

Learn how translational research in genomics can deliver health, social, and scientific benefits to communities.

futurelearn.com/courses/com...

There is a free option:

Free £0

Join free and you will get:

Access to this course for 5 weeks

Or pay £42, get longer access and a certificate!

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Describe what a translational research project looks like

Describe examples of rare inherited diseases and their genetic basis

Develop an understanding of what is meant by the term “Community Genetics"

Describe current approaches used to identify new genes for rare monogenic recessive diseases within communities

Design approaches for undertaking translational genomic research in a community setting

Reflect on the importance of understanding a patient’s ethnicity, family history and their culture, beliefs and practices in formulating a differential diagnosis

Describe the value of whole genome sequencing in reaching a specific diagnosis for aiding the clinical management of patients with inherited disease

Identify patients with rare inherited disease for whom genomic research studies would be appropriate

Identify the mechanisms for translating research findings into direct benefits for communities and patients worldwide

Develop an understanding of the unique scientific insights provided by the study of rare monogenic disease

Who is the course for?

This course is for research teams, clinicians and allied health and special educational needs workers and diagnostic facilities that work with families affected by inherited diseases.

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LindaC

That looks excellent - let's hope there's a good uptake. Thank you!

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Jacs

Thanks Helvella - I’ve signed up and looking forward to learning more. I did a basic genomics course a few years ago and found it fascinating

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