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Genomic Medicine

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesHST.512
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2004English
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This course reviews the key genomic technologies and computational approaches that are driving advances in prognostics, diagnostics, and treatment. Throughout the semester, emphasis will return to issues surrounding the context of genomics in medicine including: what does a physician need to know? what sorts of questions will s/he likely encounter from patients? how should s/he respond? Lecturers will guide the student through real world patient-doctor interactions.

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