About this module
This module focuses on RNA biology and its significance in cancer pathology.
Students will explore gene expression, RNA splicing, and the detection of RNA-based alterations such as gene fusions and alternative transcripts critical for targeted therapies in oncology.Learning outcomes
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Provide the students with a basic understanding of RNA-related cellular and molecular pathways
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Define transcriptome and why it is relevant
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Identify pathological changes in the transcriptome
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Introduce the main technical approaches to tackle the study of the transcriptome