Precision Medicine: Tailoring Healthcare to Individual Needs
Explore the fundamentals of precision medicine and its impact on diagnostics, treatment, and healthcare delivery.
Explore the fundamentals of precision medicine and its impact on diagnostics, treatment, and healthcare delivery.
This comprehensive course from the University of Geneva delves into the rapidly evolving field of precision medicine. Learn how genomic analysis, environmental factors, and advanced technologies are revolutionizing healthcare delivery and research. The course covers a wide range of topics, including monogenic and complex diseases, cancer genomics, pharmacogenomics, and the ethical implications of personalized healthcare. Through case studies and expert insights, you'll gain a deep understanding of how precision medicine is transforming diagnostics, treatment selection, and public health interventions. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students with a background in life sciences, this course provides the knowledge and tools to navigate the opportunities and challenges of precision medicine in clinical practice and biomedical research.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of precision medicine and its impact on healthcare delivery
Analyze genomic data and interpret its implications for patient care
Explain the role of genetic counseling in precision medicine
Understand the application of precision medicine in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Evaluate the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic information in healthcare
Describe the principles of pharmacogenomics and its role in drug development
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59 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the rapidly evolving field of precision medicine and its impact on healthcare delivery and biomedical research. Students will gain a deep understanding of how genomic analysis, environmental factors, and advanced technologies are transforming the approach to diagnostics, treatment selection, and disease prevention. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including monogenic and complex diseases, cancer genomics, pharmacogenomics, and the ethical implications of personalized healthcare. Through case studies and expert insights, participants will learn about the latest advancements in genetic technologies, multi-omics data integration, and the application of big data in healthcare. The course also addresses important aspects of genetic counseling, risk assessment for chronic diseases, and the challenges of translating genomic information into clinical practice. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in the principles and practical applications of precision medicine, preparing them for the future of personalized healthcare.
Monogenic Diseases
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Complex Diseases
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Cancer
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Health and Prevention
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Pharmacogenomics and Drug Development
Module 5 · 8 Hours to complete
Research
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Leader in Digital Health Innovation
Antoine Geissbuhler is a distinguished Professor of Medicine and the Vice-Rector in charge of Digital Transformation and Innovation at the University of Geneva. He also serves as the Director of the Division of eHealth and Telemedicine at Geneva University Hospitals and leads the hospitals' Innovation Center. With a commitment to enhancing healthcare through technology, Geissbuhler has made significant contributions as the Past-President of the International Medical Informatics Association and a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informaticians.
Head of Division of Primary Care Medicine at the University of Geneva
Professor Idris Guessous is the Head of the Division of Primary Care Medicine at the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and has a distinguished background in medicine and epidemiology. He earned his medical degree in 2001 from the University of Lausanne, followed by clinical and epidemiological training, a doctorate in medicine, and specialization in general internal medicine. He furthered his education with a PhD in epidemiology at Emory University, where he also completed a fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Since joining HUG in 2009 as the head of the population epidemiology unit, he has focused on studying health determinants, including genetic and environmental factors. Professor Guessous has authored over 200 scientific articles and is actively involved in various national and international population-based studies. He co-founded the GIRAPH research group, which integrates geographic information into public health research. His leadership extends to multiple projects aimed at improving public health, including being the principal investigator for a European clinical trial on post-COVID syndrome. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he serves on the executive committee of the Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine and is an academic editor for the Swiss Medical Weekly. Recently appointed as Vice-Dean for postgraduate education at UNIGE Faculty of Medicine, he is committed to advancing medical education and research in primary care.
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