Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics

Overview

Discover the transformative power of genomics and biomedical informatics in modern medicine with this comprehensive online course offered by edX. Delve into the heart of the data revolution that is reshaping healthcare, driven by three pivotal innovations:

Next Generation Sequencing, which allows the sequencing of individual genomes at reduced costs; the mining of vast datasets from Electronic Medical Records through machine learning techniques; and the utilization of wearable devices, the web, social networks, and crowdsourcing as unconventional means of medical data collection.

This course, developed through a decade-long collaboration between computational biology experts from Bar-Ilan University and clinicians from Sheba Medical Center, bridges the gap in the medical school curriculum, offering a crucial toolbox endorsed by the Israeli Medicine Association and Ministry of Health.

Participants will gain insights into the essence of the data revolution in medicine, understanding how to leverage these advancements for research and clinical applications.

While it does not aim to transform learners into bioinformaticians, it provides a solid foundation in the main concepts, tools, algorithms, and databases in the field. The curriculum logically unfolds through critical topics, including methods for obtaining medical data, analysis of biological molecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins, the application of machine learning and AI in mining extensive medical databases, and the exploration of complex interaction networks for a systemic understanding of biological systems and medical conditions.

Geared towards clinicians and digital health enthusiasts, this course emphasizes practical applications in the clinic and research in personalized medicine, using cutting-edge technology to forge advancements in health.

Join us on this journey to explore the essentials of genomics and biomedical informatics and embrace the future of healthcare.

Categories:

Healthcare Informatics Courses, Genomics Courses.

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Taught by

Ron Unger and Ronen Tal-Botzer

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