Survey of Modern Omics: Theory and Methods

Harvard HMS

This course is a survey of the omic sciences which encompasses genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, exposomics, and other "-omics" modalities. Through an in-depth examination of omic applications in clinical medicine, public health, and epidemiology, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the theory and rationale for omic investigation. We will discuss the foundational mechanics of different kinds of omic investigations, while also exploring their strengths and limitations when applied…