CRISPR genome editing techniques and applications

Harvard FAS

CRISPR genome editing has revolutionized the study of genetics and has shown promise to treat genetic disease at its roots. This course will provide an overview on how CRISPR-based genome editing tools work, how they are used to unravel the genetics of complex disease, and how they are being deployed to ameliorate genetic diseases. The course will combine lectures from experts on the development and use of CRISPR-based tools, student presentations, seminars on ethical issues surrounding…