Genomic Medicine Gets Personal - Georgetown University

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4.3
2 reviews
  • This is a magnificent course. I enlisted in this course since I needed to learn something about the genome. I am not a medicinal understudy. The specialists utilized numerous medicinal terms which I did not get it. This course is intended for specialists and therapeutic understudies. This course is extremely testing.
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  • This was the best MOOC I have attended as such (of around twelve). The tests and substance were set at a more elevated amount than in different courses, requiring more thought and exertion. I found the substance interesting yet straightforward and pitched at a tertiary level (not generally the situation in MOOCs). Much thanks to you to everybody required in offering this course. I trust in future there will a more propelled genomics course on offer, especially concentrating on pharmacogenomics and morals.
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Course

Online

Free

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will provide an introduction to genomic medicine and a better understanding of the issues associated with personal genomic information.
With this course you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications, job specific skills and knowledge and this helps you stand out in the job market.

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

None. This is an introductory course.

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Reviews

4.3
  • This is a magnificent course. I enlisted in this course since I needed to learn something about the genome. I am not a medicinal understudy. The specialists utilized numerous medicinal terms which I did not get it. This course is intended for specialists and therapeutic understudies. This course is extremely testing.
    |
  • This was the best MOOC I have attended as such (of around twelve). The tests and substance were set at a more elevated amount than in different courses, requiring more thought and exertion. I found the substance interesting yet straightforward and pitched at a tertiary level (not generally the situation in MOOCs). Much thanks to you to everybody required in offering this course. I trust in future there will a more propelled genomics course on offer, especially concentrating on pharmacogenomics and morals.
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Clifford Groen

4.5
17/01/2017
What I would highlight: This is a magnificent course. I enlisted in this course since I needed to learn something about the genome. I am not a medicinal understudy. The specialists utilized numerous medicinal terms which I did not get it. This course is intended for specialists and therapeutic understudies. This course is extremely testing.
What could be improved: No negative aspects.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ex-student

4.0
16/01/2017
What I would highlight: This was the best MOOC I have attended as such (of around twelve). The tests and substance were set at a more elevated amount than in different courses, requiring more thought and exertion. I found the substance interesting yet straightforward and pitched at a tertiary level (not generally the situation in MOOCs). Much thanks to you to everybody required in offering this course. I trust in future there will a more propelled genomics course on offer, especially concentrating on pharmacogenomics and morals.
What could be improved: Nothing bad.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2017

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

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Subjects

  • Genomic Medicine
  • Biology
  • Medicine
  • Disease
  • Oncology

Course programme

While the advances in genomics promise to usher a new era in medical practice and create a major paradigm shift in patient care, the ethical, legal and social impact of genomic medicine will be equally significant. The information and potential use of genomic discoveries are no longer issues left for scientists and medical professionals to handle, but have become ones for the public at large. Rarely a day passes without a genomics-related story reported in the media. By the end of this course, students will be able to better understand the field of genomics; be familiar with various online databases and resources; and understand and appreciate the medical, social, ethical, and legal issues associated with the availability of personal genomic information. Given the diversity of the topics and the specific expertise required to cover each, this is a unique cross-disciplinary course where faculty from different disciplines including genetics, computational sciences, bioinformatics, genetic counseling, bioethics, law, and business will participate in lecturing. We have assembled a team of experts from various departments at Georgetown University and other institutions, to teach this comprehensive online genomics course. For a detailed description of the weekly topics, see the course outline.

Additional information

Bassem R. Haddad Bassem R. Haddad, MD, Associate Professor at Georgetown University and Co-Director of the Medical School Molecular and Human Genetics course, will direct this course. Dr. Haddad has an active molecular cytogenetics research laboratory working in the area of translational research and biomarker discovery. His research focuses on understanding the genetic aberrations and instability that occur in genetic diseases, particularly cancer. Dr. Haddad received his MD and Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the American University of Beirut, and completed his fellowship training in Molecular Cytogenetics at Boston University School of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and the NIH. 

Genomic Medicine Gets Personal - Georgetown University

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