Genomics and Precision Medicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare - A Conversation with J. Craig Venter
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking world of genomics and its impact on personalized medicine in this insightful 56-minute conversation with Dr. J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in human genome sequencing. Delve into topics such as the first synthetic life form, gene editing, precision medicine, and the challenges of interpreting genomic data. Discover the potential of advanced technology and machine learning in revolutionizing healthcare, while addressing ethical concerns surrounding human genome editing. Learn about the importance of educating physicians, the role of randomized control studies, and the significance of "junk DNA," epigenetics, and micro RNA in genomics. Examine the intersection of genomics with ethnicity, mosquito control, and stem cell research. Gain valuable insights into genetic typing, heart block treatment, and the ongoing race to unlock the full potential of genomic science.
Syllabus
Introduction
First synthetic life form
Gene editing
Precision Medicine
Race with Craig Venter
What do you do with the data
Whats the answer to that
physicians are not educated
Randomized control studies
Junk DNA
Epigenetics
Micro RNA
Genomics
Ethnicity
Genomics in mosquitoes
Ethics
Human Genome Editing
Stem Cells
Heart Block
The Race
Genetic Typing
Ethical Issues
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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