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.
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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.