At Boston University, Dr. Chan teaches SAR HS320 "Genomics in Public Health".
This course focuses on the impact of genomics, behavioral, social, and environmental factors on population health and diseases. Class discussions and readings will draw from concepts and methods from genetics, molecular biology, and epidemiology. The class will examine the effects of the advancement of high-throughput innovations in scientific discoveries on public health policies. As you examine the role of genomics in public health, you will learn to engage in an interdisciplinary approach in improving population health.
Course Objectives:
- Become aware of public health genomics.
- Understand the fundamental genetics and molecular biology techniques.
- Learn about the intersection of epidemiology and genetics.
- Explore the principles of medical ethics and policy in genomic information.
- Assess the clinical validity of genetic testing in pediatric and adult diseases.
- Understand the role of decision-making in genomic information.
- Become familiar with the role of pharmacogenomics in personalized medicine.
- Understand the use of nutrigenomics.
- Recognize the socioeconomic factors of health disparities in genetic screening.
- Read and analyze primary research articles, and critique news media article describing genomics research.
