BIOL315 - Human Genetics, Molecular Biology and Disease

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BIOL315 - Human Genetics, Molecular Biology and Disease

Module co-ordinator : Prof. S.J.Kemp

Location

University Lecture Theatre Block, LTD

Times

Thursday, Friday: 16.00

Week
Lecture Content

18-20
5 Prof. J.M. Crampton
Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders

Introduction : Human genetic diseases.

Molecular biology of the haemoglobinopathies.

Molecular Biology of the muscular dystrophies.

Molecular Biology of cystic fibrosis.

Prospects for gene therapy.

21-23
6 Dr. S.J. Kemp
Human Genome Manipulation and Analysis

Molecular structure of the human genome : an overview.

Mapping and sequencing techniques

Identification and isolation of disease-associated genes.

The Human Genome Project.

Genetic/Molecular Basis of some Genetic Disorders; Clinical Diagnosis and Carrier Detection.

Genomic imprinting in mice and humans.

Laboratory applications of genetic/molecular techniques in clinical diagnosis and carrier detection.

"Screening cascades" for individual diseases : a developing technology.

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Location	University Lecture Theatre Block, LTD
Times	Thursday, Friday: 16.00

Week	Lecture	Content
18-20	5	Prof. J.M. Crampton Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders Introduction : Human genetic diseases. Molecular biology of the haemoglobinopathies. Molecular Biology of the muscular dystrophies. Molecular Biology of cystic fibrosis. Prospects for gene therapy.
21-23	6	Dr. S.J. Kemp Human Genome Manipulation and Analysis Molecular structure of the human genome : an overview. Mapping and sequencing techniques Identification and isolation of disease-associated genes. The Human Genome Project. Genetic/Molecular Basis of some Genetic Disorders; Clinical Diagnosis and Carrier Detection. Genomic imprinting in mice and humans. Laboratory applications of genetic/molecular techniques in clinical diagnosis and carrier detection. "Screening cascades" for individual diseases : a developing technology.