About this module
Genetics mechanisms are essential for normal development and maintenance of tissue physiology. Disruption of genetic regulation is at the root of many pathologies.
The module will cover the basics of DNA metabolism, which is key for a molecular pathologist’s understanding of disease.
Learning Outcomes
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Provide the students with a basic understanding of DNA-related cellular and molecular pathways
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Define genome and why it is important
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Understand the relevance of the 4 Rs (Replication, Repair, Regulation, and Reading) of the DNA in pathology
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Unveil which are the molecular genetics basis of disease
Module coordinators
- Pr. Dr. Enrique de Alava
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More about Enrique's work in the steering committee section contenu ici
- Pr. Rocio Martinez de Pablos
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Rocío Martínez de Pablos is a Full Professor at the University of Seville.
She has two degrees (in Pharmacy and in Biochemistry) and a doctorate in Neurosciences.
She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with classes in different degrees, masters and doctorate programs. She has took part in different research projects as the principal investigator for many of them. She has been the director of various thesis, final degrees and master's work.
With more than 50 publications, her field of expertise focuses on the role of glial cells in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Pr. Pablo Huertas
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Pablo Huertas is Professor of Genetics at the University of Seville,
His teaching focusses on human genetics for degrees in Biomedicine, Biochemistry and Biology.
He is an internationally recognized specialist in the DNA repair field and its connection with human diseases, mainly cancer and rare human syndromes.
He has a strong background expertise in DNA and RNA metabolism.
He was selected as a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Young Investigator Program.
