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Precision Medicine: Theory and Hands-on Exercises

Precision Medicine: Theorie und praktische Übungen

Lecturers: Dr. Christian Wolfrum, Dr. Lucy Poveda Mozolowski, Dr. Salvatore Modica
Examiners: Dr. Christian Wolfrum, Dr. Salvatore Modica
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:20

Abstract

Precision Medicine is a new approach in health care aiming to deliver personalized prevention and treatment for human diseases, by taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology. This course consists of a series of theoretical lectures integrated with a final two-week practical part.

Objective

The goal is to obtain the knowledge to conduct genetic analyzes to be able to carry out genetic analyses both experimentally as well as computationally using standardized tools.

Content

The theory section introduces precision medicine: - Concepts - Epigenetics - Genetic variations - Screening and diagnosis - Case studies and therapies - Genom Editing and modulation - Big data analysis and interpretation A virtual lab with scripts, videos and questions/problems to solve with explanatory answers will run during the whole semester in parallel with the lectures. In the open lab practical course of 1 week (supervised group work) students will put in practice what they have learned in the virtual lab to solve a biological problem consisting of gDNA isolation from biological biopsies, quality control, RFLP-PCR analysis and diagnosis of a genetic disease. Students have to write a report at the end of the practical course describing lab procedures, diagnosis and how to inform patients.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End
03.03.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Precision Medicine: Theorie
Online-Unterricht bis zu den Osterferien 2021. Alle Termine sind im Moodle-Kurs ersichtlich.
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (ML F 36)
1 h weekly
practical/laboratory course Precision Medicine: Praktische Übungen
Findet als virtuelles Lab während des Semesters sowie als reales Lab im Zwischensemester in Schwerzenbach statt: Gruppe 1: 21.06. - 25.06.2021 Gruppe 2: 28.06. - 02.07.2021 Detailinformationen sind im Moodle-Kurs zu finden.
  • 21.06. - 25.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA B 82)
  • 21.06. - 25.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA B 91)
  • 21.06. - 25.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA D 1)
  • 28.06. - 02.07 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA B 82)
  • 28.06. - 02.07 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA B 91)
  • 28.06. - 02.07 Date 08:15-17:00 (SLA D 1)
4 h weekly

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