Research Design and Methodologies

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This course focuses on study design and proposal development of research projects relevant to clinical genetics and genetic counseling, encompassing translational, clinical, and behavioral projects. Covered topics include identifying a research topic, aims, study design, background, methods, quantitative and qualitative methods, biostatistics, and proposal writing. IRB submission and feasibility issues will also be addressed. This course will include online asynchronous lectures, online group discussions, weekly readings, and a draft of the research proposal as the final assignment. In addition, there will be synchronous weekly hour-long online group meetings to discuss research progress. Students will implement course lessons by developing and executing a research thesis project during the one-year program.