Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis - Short Course

Program Overview

This program equips students with skills to analyze bioinformatic data in a clinical setting. It covers principles of informatics, the impact of bioinformatics on clinical genomics, and ethical, legal, and social issues. Upon completion, students can understand the use of bioinformatics in genomic data analysis and interpretation in a clinical context. They can also utilize the 100,000 Genomes Project data set if relevant to their research.

Program Outline

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• The course will equip students with the skills to analyze and evaluate bioinformatic data in a clinical context and explore the ethical, legal, and social issues of bioinformatic data.
• The course will cover the fundamental principles of informatics, the impact of bioinformatics on clinical genomics, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that need to be considered.
• Theoretical sessions will be coupled with practical exercises involving the analysis and annotation of predefined data sets.
• This microcredential will equip the student with the essential skills to analyze genomic data, applying professional best practice guidelines.
• Upon completion, students will be able to understand how bioinformatics is used to analyze, interpret, and report genomic data in a clinical context.
• Students will also be equipped to utilize the 100,000 Genomes Project data set if relevant for their research project.