GENE104Q
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Law and the Biosciences
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Preference to sophomores. Focus is on human genetics; also assisted reproduction and neuroscience. Topics include forensic use of DNA, genetic testing, genetic discrimination, eugenics, cloning, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, neuroscientific met...
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GENE113
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AI, Genes and Ethics
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What is AI and why is it sometimes biased ? How will AI affect medicine to help us but also what are the conditions in which it may harm us. 95% of single-gene diseases we know of have no effective treatment yet if we change a defective one how might...
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GENE125
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Healthcare Venture Capital
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How are healthcare startups financed? Venture funds invest in risky companies but how do they themselves get funded, and how do they evaluate companies? How do company founders prepare for capital raising? How does intellectual property play? We expl...
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GENE126
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LONGEVITY VENTURE CAPITAL
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Longevity covers therapeutics, robotics, and fintech. Yet as an emerging industry how do these get financed when they are so risky? How should venture firms evaluate longevity companies and how should founders attract investors and employees? This co...
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GENE199
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Undergraduate Research
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Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GENE200
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Genetics and Developmental Biology Training Camp
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Open to first year Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology students, to others with consent of instructors. Introduction to basic manipulations, both experimental and conceptual, in genetics and developmental biology.
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GENE202
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Human Genetics
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Utilizes lectures and small group activities to develop a working knowlege of human genetics as applicable to clinical medicine. Basic principles of inheritance, risk assessment, and population genetics are illustrated using examples drawn from diver...
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GENE205
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Advanced Genetics
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For PhD students in any of the Biosciences Departments and Programs at Stanford University. Emphasis on developing the ability to solve problems using genetic ideas and methods, to understand the nature and reliability of genetic inference, and to ap...
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GENE207
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Microfluidic Device Laboratory
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This course exposes students to the design, fabrication, and testing of microfluidic devices for biological applications through combination of lectures and hands-on lab sessions. In teams of two, students will produce a working prototype devices de...
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GENE208
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Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease
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Preference to graduate students. Focus is on the human gut microbiota. Students will receive instruction on computational approaches to analyze microbiome data and must complete a related project.
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GENE211
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Genomics
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The goal of this course is to explore different genomic approaches and technologies, to learn how they work from a molecular biology view point, and to understand how they can be applied to understanding biological systems. In addition, we teach mate...
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GENE212
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Introduction to Biomedical Data Science Research Methodology
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Capstone Biomedical Data Science experience. Hands-on software building. Student teams conceive, design, specify, implement, evaluate, and report on a software project in the domain of biomedicine. Creating written proposals, peer review, providing s...
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GENE213
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AI, Genes and Ethics
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What is AI and why is it sometimes biased ? How will AI affect medicine to help us but also what are the conditions in which it may harm us. 95% of single-gene diseases we know of have no effective treatment yet if we change a defective one how might...
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GENE214
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Representations and Algorithms for Computational Molecular Biology
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Topics: This is a graduate level introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology, algorithms for alignment of biological sequences and structures, computing with strings, phylogenetic tree construction, hidden Markov models, basic structural...
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GENE215
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Frontiers in Biological Research
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Students analyze cutting edge science, develop a logical framework for evaluating evidence and models, and enhance their ability to design original research through exposure to experimental tools and strategies. The class runs in parallel with the F...
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GENE217
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Translational Bioinformatics
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Computational methods for the translation of biomedical data into diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications in medicine. Topics: multi-scale omics data generation and analysis, utility and limitations of public biomedical resources, machin...
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GENE218
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Computational Analysis of Biological Information: Introduction to Python for Biologists
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Computational tools for processing, interpretation, communication, and archiving of biological information. Emphasis is on sequence and digital microscopy/image analysis. Intended for biological and clinical trainees without substantial programming e...
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GENE219
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Current Issues in Genetics
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Current Issues in Genetics is an in-house seminar series that meets each Academic Quarter for one hour per week (Friday, 4:00-5:00) and features talks by Genetics Department faculty, students, and postdoctoral fellows (with occasional visiting speake...
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GENE220
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Introduction to Genetics, Ethics, and Society
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Focus is on examining the past, present, and future relationship between human genetics and society to evaluate the ethical implications of the research we conduct. Students will reflect on their personal roles and biases in order to develop the tool...
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GENE221
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Current Issues in Aging
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Current research literature on genetic mechanisms of aging in animals and human beings. Topics include: mitochondria mutations, insulin-like signaling, sirtuins, aging in flies and worms, stem cells, human progeria, and centenarian studies. Prerequis...
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GENE222
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Cloud Computing for Biology and Healthcare
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Big Data is radically transforming healthcare. To provide real-time personalized healthcare, we need hardware and software solutions that can efficiently store and process large-scale biomedical datasets. In this class, students will learn the concep...
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GENE223
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Aging: Science and Technology for Longevity
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Is aging another disease that can be ultimately cured? We will look at the biology of aging, transitioning from the molecular level through to the cellular and systems level. What are age-related diseases, can lifespan be extended and are centenaria...
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GENE224
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Principles of Pharmacogenomics
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This course is an introduction to pharmacogenomics, including the relevant pharmacology, genomics, experimental methods (sequencing, expression, genotyping), data analysis methods and bioinformatics. The course reviews key gene classes (e.g., cytoch...
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GENE225
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Healthcare Venture Capital
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How are healthcare startups financed? Venture funds invest in risky companies but how do they themselves get funded, and how do they evaluate companies? How do company founders prepare for capital raising? How does intellectual property play? We expl...
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GENE226
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LONGEVITY VENTURE CAPITAL
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Longevity covers therapeutics, robotics, and fintech. Yet as an emerging industry how do these get financed when they are so risky? How should venture firms evaluate longevity companies and how should founders attract investors and employees? This co...
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GENE229
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How We Age
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We all age, but how do we age? There are 79 organs in the human body and each of them age differently. Some parts of the human body visibly age like hair and skin, others are less visible like our kidneys, liver and heart. What is the trajectory of a...
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GENE230
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Genetic Epidemiology
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This course presents fundamental concepts and methods in genetic epidemiology, with examples from genetic studies of common, complex diseases (e.g., cancer). It will provide an overview of various study designs and covers fundamental analyses, infer...
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GENE232
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Advanced Imaging Lab in Biophysics
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Laboratory and lectures. Advanced microscopy and imaging, emphasizing hands-on experience with state-of-the-art techniques. Students construct and operate working apparatus. Topics include microscope optics, Koehler illumination, contrast-generating...
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GENE235
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C. Elegans Genetics
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Genetic approaches to C. elegans, practice in designing experiments and demonstrations of its growth and anatomy. Probable topics include: growth and genetics, genome map and sequence, mutant screens that start with a desired phenotype, reverse genet...
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GENE236
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Deep Learning in Genomics and Biomedicine
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Recent breakthroughs in high-throughput genomic and biomedical data are transforming biological sciences into "big data" disciplines. In parallel, progress in deep neural networks are revolutionizing fields such as image recognition, natural language...
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GENE242
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Genetics of Viral Emergence and Emerging Viruses
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This course will cover genetic and complementary approaches toward understanding and mitigating the emergence of new viral epidemics. Topics are: I. Viral Emergence ('Viral life in prebiotic soup', 'emergence in cellular contexts', 'viruses from viru...
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GENE247
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Genomic approaches to the study of human disease
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This course will cover a range of genetic and genomic approaches to studying human phenotypic variation and disease. We will discuss the genetic basis of Mendelian and complex diseases, as well as clinical applications including prenatal testing, an...
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GENE260
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Supervised Study
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Genetics graduate student lab research from first quarter to filing of candidacy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GENE267
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Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease
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The epidemic of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease occasioned by an aging human population. Genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms. Clinical aspects through case presentations.This class is open to both gradu...
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GENE268
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Biology and Applications of CRISPR/Cas9: Genome Editing and Epigenome Modifications
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This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the biology and applications of the revolutionary CRISPR/Cas9 system, with detailed exploration of several areas: / / --Basic biology of the CRISPR/Cas9 system / --High-throughput screening usin...
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GENE271
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Human Molecular Genetics
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For genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows. Students will learn clinical applications of molecular genetics and genomics through lectures, problem sets, discussions and exams....
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GENE272
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Introduction to Medical Genetics
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For genetic counseling students, graduate students in human genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; undergraduates with consent of instructor. Principles of medical genetics practice, including taking a family history, modes of inheritanc...
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GENE273
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Introduction to Clinical Genetics Testing
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For genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Students will learn principles of cytogenetic, molecular genetic and biochemical genetic testing approaches and techniques through lectures, discussions and practical, case-b...
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GENE274A
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A Case Based Approach to Clinical Genetics
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For genetic counseling students and medical genetics residents and fellows. Case-based scenarios and guest expert lectures. Students learn skills in case preparation, management, and presentation, as well as content around common genetic disorders.
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GENE274B
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A Case Based Approach to Clinical Genetics
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For genetic counseling students and medical genetics residents and fellows. Case-based scenarios and guest expert lectures. Students learn skills in case preparation, management, and presentation, as well as content around common genetic disorders....
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GENE275
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Role Play and Genetic Counseling Observations
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For genetic counseling students only. Students will develop skills around communicating basic genetic information to patients, giving and receiving feedback and self-reflection through weekly role plays. Students will perform clinical observations i...
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GENE276
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Genetic Counseling Fieldwork
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For genetic counseling students only. Supervised clinical experiences. May be repeated for credit.
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GENE278
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Prenatal Genetic Counseling
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Online course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, fellows, and nurses interested in prenatal genetics. Genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial pren...
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GENE279
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Pediatric and Adult Genetic Counseling
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Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial general genetics rotation. Topics in...
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GENE280
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Metabolic Genetic Counseling
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Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows. Genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their metabolic genetics rotation. Topics include:...
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GENE281
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Cancer Genetic Counseling
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Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial cancer genetics rotation. Topics inc...
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GENE282A
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Genetic Counseling Research Seminar
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For genetic counseling students only. Facilitated discussions on identifying a topic and mentor for genetic counseling departmental research projects.
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GENE282B
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Genetic Counseling Research Seminar
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For genetic counseling students only. Lectures and facilitated discussions on research methodology for genetic counseling departmental research projects. Prerequisite: GENE 282A.
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GENE283
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Genetic Counseling Research
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Genetic counseling students conduct clinical research projects as required by the department for graduation. May be repeated for credit. Pre- or corequisite: GENE 282.
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GENE284
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Medical Genetics Seminar
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Presentation of clinical and research topics in human genetics, followed by case presentations from the medical genetics and biochemical genetics services. Course may be completed online or in-person. Non-GC students: Please contact the instructor wh...
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GENE285A
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Genetic Counseling Seminar
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Year-long seminar primarily for 1st-year genetic counseling students. Fall: An introduction to genetic counseling history, principles, techniques, and professional development. Students will learn about the primary tenets of providing inclusive genet...
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GENE285B
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Genetic Counseling Seminar
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Year-long seminar primarily for 1st-year genetic counseling students. Winter: Students will learn about the impact of genetic conditions at various points in the lifecycle, as well as the impact of genetic counseling during infertility or during the...
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GENE285C
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Genetic Counseling Seminar
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Year-long seminar primarily for 1st-year genetic counseling students. Spring: This course will focus on honing students' counseling skills, taking into account the wide variety of ways that people approach the emotions and questions generated by chro...
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GENE286
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Advanced Genetic Counseling Seminar
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For genetic counseling students only. This course aims to develop students' advanced counseling skills through formal analysis and discussion of their clinical experiences and integration of counseling theories. In addition, students will learn about...
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GENE287
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Cardiovascular Genetics
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Online course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, fellows, and nurses interested in inherited cardiovascular conditions. Genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with...
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GENE288
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Neurogenetics
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Online, self-paced course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows. Topics include: introduction to neurology for beginners, including an overview of neurologic exam and localization, to...
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GENE289
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Variant Interpretation
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Online, self-paced course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows. Topics include: introduction to neurology for beginners, including an overview of neurologic exam and localization, to...
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GENE299
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Directed Reading in Genetics
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Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GENE346
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Advanced Seminar in Microbial Molecular Biology
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Enrollment limited to PhD students associated with departmental research groups in genetics or molecular biology.
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GENE399
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Graduate Research
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Investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GENE801
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TGR Project
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No Description Set
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GENE802
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TGR Dissertation
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No Description Set
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