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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Precision medicine is a new approach to healthcare that uses an individual's genetic makeup to tailor treatments and prevention strategies. The Precision Medicine certification by Coursera, offered by the University of Geneva, is a three week long online course that teaches you about the fundamentals of precision medicine, and the latest advances in the field. The course is taught by experts from the fields of genomics, oncology, genetics, ethics, pharmacology, data science, and biomedical research. The Precision Medicine certification course will give you a comprehensive understanding of precision medicine.

The Precision Medicine certification consists of six modules with a total duration of 28 hours. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of genomic analysis and genetic counselling, cancer biomarkers and pharmacogenomics, prevention strategies, and the ethical issues raised by precision medicine. Practical examples and clinical case studies are available to help you understand the concepts and applications of precision medicine.

The Highlights

3 week course
Offered by University of Geneva
Intermediate level
Subtitles in 5 languages
28 hours of learning

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Online Classes
quizzes
assessments
Flexibility
Case Studies

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414	yes	Coursera

The Precision Medicine Certification fee is Rs. 2,414/- if you choose to obtain the certificate. Otherwise, you can audit the course for free, without the certificate.

Precision Medicine Certification Fee Structure

Particulars	Total Fee
Course with Certificate	Rs. 2,414/-
Course without Certificate	Free

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

There are no prerequisites for the Precision Medicine online course, but a bachelor’s degree in life sciences or some previous knowledge of genetics will be helpful.

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Precision Medicine certification by Coursera, you must complete all six modules of this course successfully.

What you will learn

After completing the Precision Medicine certification syllabus, you will gain knowledge about the basics of precision medicine, as well as the latest advances in the field. You will understand how precision medicine uses your genes to tailor treatments and how it makes up prevention strategies.

Upon completion of the Precision Medicine training, you will understand the fundamentals of genomic analysis, genetic counselling, cancer biomarkers, pharmacogenomics, and the ethical issues raised by precision medicine.

Who it is for

PharmacistBiotechnologist

The Precision Medicine certification course is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in life sciences. It is also suitable for professionals who want an understanding of precision medicine such as:

Admission Details

Candidates can check out the step-by-step instructions to join the Precision Medicine classes:

Step 1: Browse the official URL:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/precision-medicine

Step 2: Click the ‘Enroll for free’ button.

Step 3: Sign up or log in with your credentials.

Step 4: You will be directed to the payment gateway, there you can pay the course fee and access the modules.

Application Details

To enrol in the Precision Medicine online course, candidates have to log in or sign up on the official provider website.

The Syllabus

Videos

Trailer
Welcome to the course
Introduction to the module
Human genome variabilty and phenotype consequences 1
Human genome variability and phenotype consequences 2
Medical consultation (part 1)
Exome sequencing analysis
What are the options? discussion between the physician and the biologist
Medical consultation (part 2)
Rare genetic disorder and precision medicine
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI)
Conclusion

Readings

Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles
Syllabus
List of Teachers
Bibliographic References
Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles

Quizzes

Monogenic disease
Human genome variability and phenotype consequences
Medical consultation part 1
Exome sequencing analysis
Rare genetic disorder and precision medicine
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI)

Videos

Introduction
Genetics of complex disorders
Environmental determinant
Diabetes management today
Diabetes risk assessment part 1
The key points - answers to the discussion by the expert (part 1)
Precision approaches in diabetes
Diabetes risk assessment (part 2)
The key points - answers to the discussion by the expert (part 2)
Conclusion

Quizzes

Complex disease
Genetics of complex disorders
Environmental determinants
How to evaluate the disease risk (part 1)
How to evaluate the disease risk (part 2)

Discussion Prompts

Diabetes management today
Precision approches in diabetes

Videos

Somatic mutation theory of cancer
Synthetic lethality and oncogene addiction
Clinically-orientated analysis
Introduction to clinical ethics
Objectives of precision oncology
Tumor classification4m
What is a biomarker?
Somatic bioinformatics pipelines
Molecular tumor board
Ethical and societal implications
Sporadic, familial and hereditary cancer
Family history in oncology
Genetic counselling in oncology
Main hereditary cancer syndromes
Case study 1 - part
Case study 1 - part
Case study 2 - part
Case study 2 - part

Readings

Further reading

Quizzes

Cancer
Sommatic mutation theory of cancer
Synthetic lethality and oncogene addiction
Introduction to clinical ethics
Objectives of precision oncology
Tumor classification
What is a biomarker?
Somatic bioinformatics pipeline
Molecular tumor board
Ethical and societal implications
Sporadic, familial and hereditary cancer
Family history in oncology
Genetic counselling in oncology
Main hereditary cancer syndromes
Case Study 1 - part 1
Case Study 1 - part 2
Case Study 2 - part 1

Videos

Introduction to the module
The Revolution of Genetic Technologies
Main Opportunities of Genomics
Genomics and Complex Chronic Diseases
The Revolution of Environmental Technologies
Genome-Exposome Interaction
Big Data
Validity and Massive Information
Restitution, Unintended Findings and Actionable Variants
Patients' Willingness to Discuss their Genomic Information
Evidence-Based Precision Medicine
Conclusion
New Technologies and Personalized Health: Opportunities and Challenges

Readings

Tyrell and all.

Quizzes

Health and prevention
Testing the opportunities discussed
Testing the illustration discussed
Testing the concept of behaviome
Testing the understanding of the Tyrell and all. results
Big Data
Testing challenges of translating genomics into clinical care

Videos

Introduction to the module
Variability in drug response
Drug metabolism
Role of Transporters in Drug Disposition5m
Case - Pharmacogenomics of Statins
Other Cardiovascular Case Studies
Pharmacogenomics of opioids
Tools for clinicians and patients
Current Methods to Identify Pharmacogenomics Variants
Phenotyping in the lab5m
Drug development 1
Drug development 2
Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacoeconomics of pharmacogenomics
Citizen Centered Consent
Data deidentification
Conclusion and Future Perspectives

Readings

Codeine Intoxication Associated with Ultrarapid CYP2D6 Metabolism
Table of Pharmacogenetic Associations
Case study: antiaggregant and HIV
Case Study: the example of oxycodone

Quizzes

Pharmacogenomics and Drug Development
Variability in drug response
Drug metabolism
Role of Transporters in Drug Disposition
Pharmacogenomics of statins
Other cardiovascular diseases
Pharmacogenomics of opioids
Tools of clinicians and patients
Current Methods to Identify Pharmacogenomics Variants
Phenotyping in the lab
Drug development 1
Drug development 2
Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacoeconomics and pharmacogenomics
Citizen Centered Consent
Data Deidentification

Videos

Introduction to the module
First Steps of a Research Project
Sample Collection, Biobanking and Data Generation/Recording
Data Quality Control and Data Analysis
Data dissemination, databases and publication
Explanations by the expert
Explanation by the expert: patient stratification in traumatic brain injury
Explanations by the expert: Steroid Signatures in Toxicology
Conclusion of the module
Conclusion of the course in Precision Medicine

Readings

Estimating the causal tissues for complex traits and diseases
Abstract section of the article

Quizzes

Research
First steps of a research project
Sample collection, biobanking and data generation/recording
On Data videos above (2)
Questions on published article
Questions on abstract
Patient stratification in traumatic brain injury
Steroid signatures in toxicology

Instructors

University of Geneva Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the prerequisites for the Precision Medicine certification course?

The course is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in life sciences. However, if you do not have the degree, you can still take the course if you have some prior knowledge of biology, genetics, and genomics.

2: What will I get if I buy the Precision Medicine online course?

You will get video lectures, readings, graded assignments, and quizzes.

3: What is the mode of the Precision Medicine classes?

The classes would take place in online mode providing you with the option to take the class at your own convenience.

4: Who are the instructors of this course?

This course is taught by five professors, including Antoine Geissbuhler, Idris Guessous, Caroline Samer, Christelle Borel, and Petros Tsantoulis from the University of Geneva.

5: How many modules are in the Precision Medicine certification?

This online course consists of six modules, spanning approximately 28 hours.