Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenetics, and Personalized Medicine Course

Program Overview

This graduate-level course, PATH X 401, explores the principles and applications of molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenetics in personalized medicine. It covers topics such as genetic variations, clinical applications, and ethical implications. The course is taught online by a UCLA professor and includes interactive elements like discussion forums and assignments.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Title: Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenetics, and Personalized Medicine
• Course Code: PATH X 401
• Course Level: Graduate
• Course Description: This course covers the basic principles of molecular diagnostics and the applications of the emerging technologies in personalized medicine.
• Course Objectives:
• Explore the clinical applications in patients with cancer, inherited diseases, and infectious diseases
• Weigh the pros, cons, ethics, challenges, strategies, and public policy of personalized medicine
• Comprehend how genetic variations could result in genetic disorders
• Course Content:
• Introduction to molecular diagnostics
• Principles of pharmacogenetics
• Applications of molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenetics in personalized medicine
• Ethical, legal, and social implications of personalized medicine
• Course Structure:
• The course is divided into 11 modules, each of which covers a different topic related to molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenetics.
• The modules are delivered online through a combination of lectures, readings, and discussion forums.
• Students are required to complete a number of assignments throughout the course, including quizzes, essays, and a final project.

Teaching:

• The course is taught by Durga Cherukuri, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA.
• The course is taught in an online format, with students completing the coursework and assignments on their own time.
• The course is designed to be interactive, with students encouraged to participate in discussion forums and ask questions of the instructor.