VISC 7115 Genomics Medicine
This course will review the mechanisms governing gene expression and how those may be altered during disease. The most current advances in translational research, including the genetic tests that are used for the diagnosis of disease, disease management or risk assessment, gene and stem cell-based novel therapies will be emphasized with focus on ocular disease. The ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) associated with the release of patient’s genetic information will also be discussed.
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VISC 6115