Courses
Lectures and readings on major areas of researach in contemporary human genetics
Presentations of literature and concepts related to disease mechanisms
Presentations of literature starting with Mendel through the present.
Introduction to human genetics research opportunities
Attend Genetics Clinic and observe patient/family along with the physician and genetic counselor. In class, summarize the clinical issues, pathogenesis, epidemiology, molecular bases, treatment, potential clinical trials and research needs of the condition
Overview of preceptor research
The course addresses the methodology, design, analysis and application of pivotal technologies whose use and power in genetics is essential for students to understand
We focus on classical papers - starting with Darwin and Mendel and working forward through the rediscovery of Mendelism, Morgan and the fly room, the foundations of population genetics, the modern synthesis, the foundations of molecular biology, the extent of variation, through to the discoveries of unanticipated and overlooked aspects of molecular biology including exons/introns, alternative splicing, and microRNAs
System-directed training in normal and pathological states and the genetic mechanisms that underpin disease risk/progression. This course is designed to put their training in a human biological and pathological context
3R defines best practices from experimental design and reagent authentication to data recording, analysis, sharing, and publicationEnrollment Restricted to students in the Human Genetics Program
Student thesis work
Students will learn hands-on methods of experimentation. Includes face-to-face interactions with faculty each week.