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Department of Medical Biochemistry and Genetics |
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Medical Biochemistry at AUA is a 6 credit course and focuses on the study of human metabolism in health and disease. Metabolism requires the interaction of a diverse group of the following biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones, vitamins and nucleic acids. Studying the structure and function of each of these major groups of molecules is essential to the understanding of their significance in human metabolism and clinical medicine. Medical Genetics is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of modern medicine, and molecular genetics is now integral to all aspects of biomedical sciences. In order to be able to successfully practice medicine nowadays, in-depth knowledge of the principles of human genetics and their application to a wide array of clinical problems is paramount. During the course at AUA we will discuss the following topics: principles, mechanisms and patterns of inheritance (including genetic diseases), genetic diversity, population genetics, cytogenetics, molecular basis of genetic diseases (including application of recombinant DNA techniques), pharmacogenetics, immunogenetics, molecular biology and genetics of cancer, and genetic counselling. |
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