Description
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
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Describe what a translational research project looks like
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Describe examples of rare inherited diseases and their genetic basis
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Develop an understanding of what is meant by the term “Community Genetics"
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Describe current approaches used to identify new genes for rare monogenic recessive diseases within communities
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Design approaches for undertaking translational genomic research in a community setting
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Reflect on the importance of understanding a patient’s ethnicity, family history and their culture, beliefs and practices in formulating a differential diagnosis