Precision Medicine

Catalog description

This course will address the fundamental concepts governing personalized approaches to managing monogenic and complex diseases, including current practices, challenges, and future opportunities. We will discuss current trends amalgamating biomedical research, biomarker/drug discovery and development, clinical implementation and ethical aspects revolving around precision medicine. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate case studies and clinical trials, to deliberate on current practices and unmet needs for disease management and finally to relate the role of key stakeholders in implementing a patient-centered approach to global health. Prerequisites: ( 03-231 or 03-232 ) and 03-220