Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach

What's Included

• A range of rare inherited diseases, and their genetic basis
• What we mean by the term ‘Community Genetics’
• Mechanisms and methodology for investigating the genetic basis of rare diseases in a community setting
• The use of whole genome analysis in the clinical management of patients within a community setting
• The importance of understanding a patient’s ethnicity, family history and cultural beliefs and practices, in formulating a differential diagnosis and for ensuring equality of health care and special educational needs provision
• Mechanisms for dissemination of research findings to ensure maximum community, and international, impact and benefits