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Cancer Genetics: Managing the Risks Through Testing and Counseling
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Friday, 11:00am - 12:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Equips graduate students enrolled in the JHU/NHGRI genetic counseling program with principles of genetic components to common diseases, using cancer as the example for this course. Introduces key concepts throughout the course through case-based learning.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- explain the principles of genetic components to common disease using cancer as the example
- explain the contribution of major gene mutations to the development of cancer
- describe the multi-faceted aspects of genetic testing for cancer susceptibility
- use case examples to assess cancer risk
- explain the psychological aspects of living at increased risk for cancer