This course covers the concepts of genetic medicine, somatic gene therapy, germline gene therapy, and the ethical considerations surrounding designer babies. The learning outcomes include understanding the dreams and realities of genetic medicine and exploring the possibilities and challenges of gene therapy. The course teaches the skills needed to differentiate between somatic and germline gene therapy and analyze the ethical implications of genetic manipulation. The teaching method involves lectures, readings, and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in the field of genetics, medical professionals, bioethicists, and students studying biology or medicine.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
- 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
- 2 Gene therapy
- 2 Gene therapy
- 3 Somatic gene therapy
- 3 Somatic gene therapy
- 4 Germline gene therapy
- 4 Germline gene therapy
- 5 Designer babies?
- 5 Designer babies?
- Conclusion
- Take the next step
- Acknowledgements
