Principles of Pharmacogenomics

This introduction to pharmacology and genomics provides experimental and analytical methods for high-throughput measurements. A review of key gene classes, drugs for which genetics is critical and resources for pharmacogenomics will be discussed and analyzed. Explore issues in the clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics testing and read key papers by leaders in the field. There will be problem sets and a final project selected with approval of the instructor.

Topics Include

  • Key gene classes such as cytochromes and transporters
  • Pharmacogenomics resources: PharmGKB, Drugbank and NCBI
  • Key drugs: Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Statins and cancer drugs
  • Experimental methods: Sequencing, expression and genotyping

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Price
$4,200.00 Subject to change
Delivery
Online, instructor-led
Level
Introductory
Commitment
10 weeks, 5-10 hrs/week
School
Stanford School of Medicine
Language
English