Principles and Practices of Gene Therapy

Gene therapy works by modifying genetic material to treat disorders, rather than relying on the use of drugs or surgery. Developments in gene therapy are key in the battle against inherited disorders, cancer, AIDS, and many other diseases. Decades worth of advances, including the development of nucleic acid-based therapies, are building a growing number of successful clinical trials and are paving the way for future innovations. In this course, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of gene therapy, the current research and trends in the field, and how it can be applied to improve the health and wellbeing of populations.