Translational Discovery Omics III - Metabolomics, Model Systems, and Precision Medicine

Course content

The aim of the course is to provide the participants with:

i) an overview of the theory and application of metabolomics,

ii) a basic understanding of gut virome and bacterial microbiome research,

iii) examples of model systems to elucidate disease mechanisms, and

iiii) understanding of precision medicine and its clinical applicability.

The main themes covered in the course include:

Metabolomics
Gut virome and bacterial microbiome in health and disease
Model systems and other translational tools
Genetic variation, epigenetics, and omics techniques in precision medicine

Education

BRIDGE - Translational Excellence Programme

Learning outcome

Upon completing the course, participants should be able to:

Knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding of metabolomics as a tool in health research. Have a basic understanding of the potentials of model systems.
Show comprehension of the principles of human gut virome and bacterial microbiome research.
Have an awareness of strengths and limitations of precision medicine across different data types.

Skills

Critically evaluate results from studies of omics techniques dealt with in the course.
Design an appropriate omics-based study of human diseases.

Competences

Understand the central aspects of translational omics and be able to discuss and communicate these to other scientists, clinicians, and the public.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is organized with a mix of scientific seminars by invited speakers, including technical lectures about modern technologies, and participant-led activities. In addition, the course will include group work, case studies, and practical exercises.

The course will end with an evaluation where participants must reflect on course learning outcomes and give feedback for course development.

Literature

Course literature will be published on Absalon.

Recommended prerequisites

Participants must meet the admission criteria of the BRIDGE - Translational Excellence Programme (Fellowship or BRIDGE Omics Programme).

Feedback form

Oral

Continuous feedback during the course of the semester

The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme offers a few selected graduated PhDs

a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in translational medicine (BRIDGE Programme).
a package of three courses in Translational Discovery Omics (BRIDGE Omics Programme).

This course is only available to graduated PhDs enrolled in either of the programmes. Fellows and participants enrolled in the programmes are automatically enrolled in this course upon admission to one of the programmes.

For further information about the BRIDGE Programme, please go to the website: www.bridge.ku.dk

For further information about the Omics Programme, please go to the website: www.bridge.ku.dk/about/academic-curriculum/bridgeomics/

Exam (Translational Discovery Omics III)

ECTS: 0 ECTS
Type of assessment: Continuous assessment

Requirement to attend classes
Type of assessment details: Attendance and active participation.
Exam registration requirements: Participants are automatically registered for the examination upon admission to the BRIDGE - Translational Excellence Programme (Fellowship or BRIDGE Omics Programme).
Aid: All aids allowed
Marking scale: passed/not passed
Censorship form: No external censorship

Criteria for exam assessment

Active contribution and course participation according to the BRIDGE Guidelines and Practicalities.

Course type

Part time Master and Diploma courses

Workload

Category
Hours
Lectures
17
Class Instruction
2
Preparation
3
Theory exercises
2
English
24

Kursusinformation

Language: English
Course number: SBRI19003U
ECTS: 0 ECTS
Programme level: Part Time Master
Ph.D.
Placement: Autumn
Schedulegroup: See course dates and course programme in Absalon.
Capacity: 20 participants
Studyboard: Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science

Contracting department

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Contracting faculty

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Course Coordinators

Mette Andersen Lepola (13-536b7a7a6b67746a6b78796b7446797b746a34717b346a71)
Tuomas Oskari Kilpeläinen (18-7f807a786c7e397674777b70776c747970794b7e80796f397680396f76)
Laura Maarit Pikkupeura (16-756a7e7b6a37797274747e796e7e7b6a497c7e776d37747e376d74)

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