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Overview
This advanced course in Gene Therapy at Harvard Medical School Online offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty about gene therapy and about the advances happening in this field that are ultimately helping to improve the treatment of certain genetic diseases.
Background
- In recent years, close collaboration between multiple scientific disciplines has rendered gene therapy a viable treatment option for some genetic conditions, and a promising pursuit for many others.
- As of today, there are numerous clinical trials underway for gene therapy treatments of various cancers, blood disorders, neurological diseases, and inherited retinal disorders to name a few.
- Advancements in vector science, gene editing technologies, and our understanding of the molecular underpinnings of disease continue to pave the way for the development of additional gene therapy treatments aimed at improving patient quality of life and prolonging lifespan.
- As this field continues to expand, so too will the number of genetic conditions that can be treated and possibly even cured with gene therapy making this an exciting time to delve into this field.
Programme Structure
Topics included:
- The History of Gene Therapy
- Overview of Gene Therapy
- Gene Therapy Vectors
- Vector Considerations
- Gene Editing
- Gene Therapy Challenges
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Boston, United States
Disciplines
Genetics View 8 other Short Courses in Genetics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is appropriate for professionals in health care and life sciences whose work relates to gene therapy.
- We recommend knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as knowledge of the fundamentals of genetics. This is an advanced course; for those who require more background in key genetics concepts, we offer HMX Pro Genetics – Essentials.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full - Out-of-State1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full
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