Molecular and metabolic bases of hereditary diseases

The program covers not only the basic notions of gene organization and the different levels of gene regulation, but also the essential notions of human population genetics, which play an important role as risk factors. Finally, the module provides an overview of the impact of this research on medical practice, through the development of cell therapy, gene therapy and pharmacogenomics.

The aim of this module is to provide solid training in human genetics, focusing on the molecular and mechanistic aspects of disease, and addressing the risk factors and strategies developed to remedy these diseases. It is supported by teacher-researchers and researchers from both the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science, demonstrating the coherence between fundamental research and research applied to medicine.

The aimof this module is to provide a solid background in human genetics, focusing on the molecular aspects and mechanisms of diseases and addressing risk factors and new strategies for treating these diseases.Classes are taught by teachers and researchers fromboth the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science, as basic and medical research are equally important in understanding and developing treatments for inherited diseases.

These different angles of approach allow us to develop:

cross-disciplinary skills and openness to different approaches

-critical thinking when presenting a scientific article orally

-oral communication skills

genetics/cellular and molecular biology/genomics/cellular metabolism

1st session: Written: 80% and oral (presentation of a scientific article): 20%.

2nd session: Written