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FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS OF BRAIN DISORDERS

GENETICS/NEURODPT 650
Course Description

Functional genomics methods (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, ChIP-seq, Tag, etc.) and their applications in the study of molecular and cellular mechanisms governing brain development, evolution, and neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Overview of relevant aspects of Genetics and Neuroscience, including genomic approaches for gene discovery for human disorders and key properties of brain cells and circuit development. Bioinformatic approaches for analyzing genome-scale data sets. Critical consideration of experimental design and analysis strategies through reading and discussion of primary research literature and the development of an original research proposal. Emphasis will be placed upon how to effectively communicate science (written and oral).

Prerequisites

GENETICS 466 , GENETICS 468 , BIOCORE 383 , PSYCH/ZOOLOGY 523 , or graduate/professional standing

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