Genetics/Genomics in Health and Disease
Humans have about 20-22,000 genes spread across 46 chromosomes present in every cell of the body. An individual grows from a single celled zygote formed by the contributions from sperm and egg by cell differentiation with several genes expressing in spatio-temporal manner for coordinated growth and development. Alterations in these genes and chromosomes are associated for the inter-individual variations which we see and are also responsible for health, disease and individualized response to the external environment including medication.
The rapid advancement in genomic knowledge and technologies has made genetics/genomics a part of all clinical subspecialties but medical education has not been revised to accomodate these advancements. Hence, genetic counselors have a tremendous role in making genomics more accessible to patients/families/clinicians. These video lectures deal with various basic aspects of genetics/genomics, tests available, technology behind the tests and their application/interpretation in different clinical specialities. They also touch upon the Ethical and Psychosocial aspects of Genetic Counseling.
The videos are relevant for all health care professionals to understand basics of translational genetics and keep abreast with advancements in Genetics/Genomics relevant to current day medical practice. They also underline the importance of genetic counseling for providing genetic information, choosing the right test, interpreting results and empowering patients, families and communities to take appropriate reproductive and preventative health related decisions.
Title of the Video will help you select the clinical speciality you are interested in, but it is strongly encouraged that you see the basic Concept and Test Videos (Number >>>>) first.