This module will consider the impact of modern cell and molecular analysis and manipulation methods on our understanding of disease pathophysiology and the diagnosis and therapy of both common and rare inherited diseases and cancer. The development of novel "omic” sequencing technologies to drive public health and research initiatives will be discussed. Stem cells (embryonic, induced pluripotent and cancer) will be explored, with emphasis on the applications of stem cell technology in the understanding of disease mechanisms and development of precision medicine. Precision medicine will be further introduced and investigated with a view to understanding the role of genomic, environmental and lifestyle approaches which can be used to further customise medical decisions, treatments, practices, or products tailored to the patient/condition compared to a one drug fits all model.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically review current knowledge and understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of tissue regeneration, selected inherited diseases and cancers
Critically evaluate contemporary molecular analysis methods and their applications in disease diagnosis and management
Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret the use of current techniques in precision medicine in the biomedical sciences field
Research, conduct, and critically defend an oral presentation on a topic commensurate with the field of precision and/or regenerative medicine
Reassessment:
Academic failure: Students are required to repeat failed components only.
Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit in the absence extenuating circumstances could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes
