Universität Wien

812197 VO Pharmacogenomics (2005S)

Pharmacogenomics

0.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 32 - Pharmazie

Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Pharmaziezentrum

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Language: German

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Gene therapy aims at preventing disease modifying the cellular DNA. Its therpeutical potential will be discussed through selected examples.
Introduction to the technological aspects of gene therapy
Initial clinical applications: implementation, expectations, problems.
Considerations and ethical issues.
Significance of the human genome project.
Discussion
ECTS points: 1.1

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Gene therapy aims at preventing disease modifying the cellular DNA. Its therpeutical potential is discussed through selected examples:
1. Introduction to the technological aspects of gene therapy (i.e. recombinant DNA, methods of genetic modification, delivery, etc.)
2. Applications to the clinic: implementation, expectations, problems
3. Considerations and ethical issuesDie Möglichkeiten

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