Genetics Training Curriculum
Genetics Training Curriculum
- Course Objectives
- Impart conceptual and technical knowledge in clinical and laboratory genetics.
- Emphasize skill enhancement and the application of genetics in clinical and research settings.
- Foundational Topics in Genetics
- Overview of genetic principles and research methodologies.
- Diagnosis of various genetic disorders using advanced techniques.
- Bioinformatics Module
- Hands-on training in bioinformatics tools for genetic analysis.
- Applications in genomics and personalized medicine.
- Advanced Clinical Genetics
- Identification and interpretation of genetic mutations.
- Topics include:
- Genetic variants and mechanisms of disease
- Mitochondrial inheritance
- Germline and somatic mosaicism
- Trinucleotide repeats and complex inheritance
- Pedigree and risk analysis
- Imprinting and epigenetics
- Chromosomal and Genomic Analysis
- Nondisjunction and structural rearrangements
- Microdeletions and microduplications
- Karyotyping, FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization), and microarray analysis
- Genomic Sequencing Techniques
- Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Whole exome, whole genome sequencing, and Metagenome sequencing
- Variant classification and interpretation
- Prenatal and Reproductive Genetics
- Prenatal cell-free DNA screening and carrier screening
- Confined placental mosaicism, twin studies, and fetal anomalies
- Procedures: chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis
- Genetics of stillbirth and recurrent loss
- Preimplantation genetic testing and maternal genetic diseases
- Applications in Medicine and Industry
- Gene therapy and its implications
- Industry trends and racial/ethnic disparities in genetics
- Ethical, legal, and social issues related to genetics
- Genetic Disorders and Specialty Areas
- Congenital heart disease and cardiovascular genetics
- Neurogenetics and cancer genetics
- Genetic conditions affecting fertility
- Skill Development and Workshops
- Offline and online workshops to reinforce knowledge and practical skills.
- Training in advanced diagnostic techniques and data interpretation.