Case Studies in Personalized Medicine
Learn how advances in biomedicine hold the potential to revolutionize drug development, drug treatments, and disease prevention: where are we now, and what does the future hold? This course will present short primers in genetics and mechanisms underlying variability in drug responses. A series of case studies will be used to illustrate principles of how genetics are being brought to bear on refining diagnoses and on personalizing treatment in rare and common diseases. The ethical and operational issues around how to implement large scale genomic sequencing in clinical practice will be addressed. After completing this course, learners will understand
- The ways in which genetic variants can contribute to human disease susceptibility
- How to choose among drug therapies based on genetic factors
- That the functional consequences of the vast majority of genetic variants discovered by modern sequencing are unknown.
This course is targeted primarily at physicians 5+ years out of training. Other healthcare providers, medical/health sciences students, and members of the public may also be interested.
Course launches January 15, 2016.
- The information presented in “Case Studies in Personalized Medicine” is offered for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be construed as personal medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about a medical matter, please consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Week 2
UNIT 2: STUDYING GENETIC VARIATION
Week 3
UNIT 3: CASE STUDIES IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE, PART 1
Week 4
UNIT 4: CASE STUDIES IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE, PART 2
Week 5
UNIT 5: PERSONALIZED MEDICINE IN A SYSTEM OF CARE
Week 6
FINAL REFLECTION ACTIVITY
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The facilitator was very explanatory and he was so helpful. I would definitely recommend this course to someone who is interested in Genetics and Medicine
I have learned a lot of new things from this online course in Personalized Medicine. Thanks to Vanderbilt University for launching this wonderful content. Thank you so much.
I have been waiting for a course like this and what a great initiative! The instructor language is very accessible and clear.
It's very very very useful course and very interesting. I really gained and learnt many things which are very important and now I am very happy to learn.
