Units
1.5 QUARTER UNITS
Estimated Cost
$625

Course Description


With double-digit annual growth in the global gene therapy market, people with the skills to treat or prevent disease through experimental gene techniques have never been in higher demand. This course brings you closer to the exciting discoveries in genetics by providing a foundational survey of the existing technology for gene editing and helps you understand the tools of discovery.

Topics

  • Gene therapy landscape overview
  • Uses of viruses in gene therapy
  • RNAi
  • Car-T gene therapy
  • CRISPR gene therapy

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

  • Prior molecular biology coursework or background is strongly recommended.

Notes

This class offers a detailed analysis of the biology underlying each technology and analyzes the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each.

Professional Credit

UCSC EXTENSION Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13114, for 15 contact hours

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