Introduction to Pharmacogenetics - MPG Primer 2024
Offered By: Broad Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Dive into the world of pharmacogenetics with this informative 42-minute lecture from the Medical and Population Genetics Primer series. Presented by Josephine Li from Massachusetts General Hospital at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, explore the fundamental principles of how genetic variations influence drug responses. Gain insights into human genetic variation, genotyping techniques, DNA sequencing methods, and statistical approaches used in pharmacogenetic research. Designed for a diverse audience including research technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and established investigators new to the field, this talk provides a comprehensive introduction to the intersection of genetics and pharmacology. Part of a weekly series discussing basic genetics topics related to human populations and diseases, this lecture offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in personalized medicine and the genetic factors affecting drug efficacy and safety.
Syllabus
MPG Primer: Introduction to Pharmacogenetics (2024)
Taught by
Broad Institute
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