Genomics in medicine – human genome, methods of gene mapping, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, translation of genomic data into clinical practice. Gene therapy – theoretical concepts, current clinical applications. Non-coding RNAs – functions, emerging medical significance. Biological therapy of tumours. Epigenetic mechanisms in the control of gene expression.
Requirements to the exam
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT
For credit, student should have attendance in seminars and pass a credit test.
Syllabus
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Practical courses & seminars
Lecturers:
Doc.RNDr. Vera Kralova, Ph.D.
Prof. PharmDr. Emil Rudolf, Ph.D.
RNDr. Jana Nekvindová, Ph.D.
Seminars
1. 11.
Genomics and the search for genes responsible for diseases. Gene therapy.
Králová
8. 11.
Genetic heterogeneity of tumors.
Rudolf
15. 11.
Clinical applications of molecular genetic methods.
Nekvindová
22. 11.
Practical class: Clinical applications of molecular genetic methods – molecular genetic laboratories of the Derpartment of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital.
Nekvindová
Literature
Last update: Marcela Laláková (17.09.2023)
Recommend literature
J. Pongracz, M. Keen Medical Biotechnology, Elsevier, 2009, ISBN 978-0-08-045135-0
Internet - based on-line databases Medline and PubMed