Molecular Diagnostics for Precision Medicine

Catalog description

This course provides a broad overview of current molecular diagnostics that have been implemented in clinical settings. Students will gain knowledge in the field and they will apply the knowledge to come up with their own ideas on next generation molecular diagnostics that can resolve currently intractable clinical problems. The course also introduces key concepts and emerging concepts in the area of diagnostics. Topics covered in this course include point-of-care diagnostics, microfluidics, microscopy, liquid biopsy, digital assays, microfabrication, molecular probe design, biomarkers, biosensing, commercialization, and machine learning based data analysis. Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to design their own diagnostic platforms.