Genetics Courses

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Genetics II - Human Genome Project

Explore the Human Genome Project's ambitious mission to identify, map, and sequence all genes in the human genome, building on Mendel's genetic discoveries.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harvard CMSA

Modelling Hybrid Zones - Mathematical Models in Population Genetics

Explore mathematical models in population genetics, focusing on natural selection, spatial structure, and genetic drift to understand how domain shapes influence species' evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES)

Using Genetics-based Instrumental Variable Methods for Causal Inference in Public Health and Drug Development

Discover how genome-wide summary statistics from disease consortia and biobanks have fueled the development of genetics-based causal inference methods, with applications in public health and drug development.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Optimizing the Approach to Cardiovascular Genetics - Clinical, Translational and Teams

Discover how cardiovascular genetics integrates clinical care, research, and team collaboration to advance precision medicine and transform patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Genetics and Genomics in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

Discover how genetics and genomics impact EGFR-mutant lung cancer treatment options and patient outcomes in this expert-led medical forum discussion.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. John Campbell

Introduction to Human Genetics and Inheritance

Explore human genetics fundamentals covering chromosomes, inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, and blood groups through comprehensive analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Simons Foundation

Geometry and Genetics

Explore how quantitative methods and dynamical systems mathematics can model biological development, with examples from stem cells and embryos, bridging scales from cell to tissue.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Linnean Society

How Genetics Explain Tigers and Secure Their Future

Explore how genomic data from wild tigers reveals insights into ecology, genetics, evolution, and conservation, with Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan discussing connectivity, isolation, inbreeding, and evidence-based approaches to secure tiger futures.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

National Human Genome Research Institute

Tip to Tail: Genetics of Cancer and Morphology in the Domestic Dog

Explore the fascinating genetics behind dog breeds, their evolution from wolves, and the genomic factors influencing canine diseases, morphology, and behavior through cutting-edge research and comparative analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

The Kimura Diffusion Equation in Population Genetics - Theory and Numerics

Explore the Kimura diffusion equation's role in population genetics, covering Wright-Fisher models, genetic drift, selection, mutation, and advanced numerical methods for challenging boundary conditions.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)

Asymptotic Analysis of an Integro-Differential Model from Quantitative Genetics

Explore asymptotic analysis of integro-differential equations modeling sexual reproduction, selection, and competition in evolutionary dynamics using spectral methods.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Genetics and Family Screening in HCM

Discover genetic testing and family screening strategies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from a certified genetic counselor at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Labroots

The Genetics of Obesity - Integrating Proteomics to Translate Gene Discoveries into Biology

Explore how proteomics bridges genetic discoveries and biological understanding in obesity research with Prof. Ruth Loos from the University of Copenhagen.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Genomics Boot Camp

Genetics of Diversity in Small Ruminants

Explore genetic diversity principles in small ruminants with applications for safeguarding animal genetic resources and conservation strategies.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institut Pasteur

Human Population and Evolutionary Genetics

Ce Mooc a pour but de donner les connaissances de base sur la génétique des populations et l'aide de la génétique dans l'étude des migrations et de l'adaptation de l'homme aux conditions extrêmes.

• France Université Numerique
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course