Advances in genetic epidemiology research are rapidly unravelling the role of genetic factors in the pathogeneses of common diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, asthma, and type 2 diabetes. One major promise is that these advances will lead to personalized medicine, where preventive and therapeutic interventions for complex diseases can be individually tailored to a person’s genetic profile.
To investigate the potential for genome-based applications in healthcare practice, now is the time to train experts in clinical and public-health genomics – people who understand the full spectrum of genomic disciplines: from molecular genetics to the ethical, legal and societal aspects of genomics.
The new programme in Clinical and Public Health Genomics comprises courses on molecular genetics, genetic epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, public health, health technology assessment, biostatistics, prevention research, behavioural change, and on the ethical, legal and societal implications of genomics. Those wishing to focus on genetics and on clinical or public-health research can take courses at various levels, and can also participate in ground-breaking research programmes at Erasmus MC University Medical Center.
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The following research training programmes are available:
Research training for Bachelor graduates
- Two years full time
Research training for Master graduates and health professionals
- One year full time
- Two years Nihes Summer School
Research training for Nihes PhD candidates
- One year full-time
Applications for the 2012/13 academic year must be received before March 1, 2012.
- Tuition fees 2011-2012
Clinical and Public Health Genomics
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