Topics in Pathobiology: Personalized medicine

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The primary purpose of this course is to introduce current and emerging technologies in scientific research with a specific focus on concepts relevant to precision-based individualized medicine. Examples will include- personalized genome analysis and GWAS, metabolome and microbiome studies, genetic basis of rare disease disorders, and biochemical aspects of mechanisms of rare disease. The overall format for this class will be a detailed discussion of highlighted journal articles relevant to the topic discussed. This class will meet once weekly and will be open to both juniors and seniors enrolled in the minor program. This class will also include graduate students interested in advanced topics of research. Having a class composition of both undergraduate and graduate students is a particular strength of this course, as it maintains a standard of rigor typical of an advanced level class.