PHCL5111

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PHCL 5111 - Pharmacogenomics in Personalized Medicine (3 Cr.)

Pharmacology (11718) TMED - Medical School

Course description

This interactive, discussion-based course explores human genetic variation and its implications for pharmacology in personalized medicine, with a focus on pharmacogenomics, toxicogenomics, and proteomics. Students will examine how genetic differences influence drug responses, including medication effectiveness, toxicity, and overall health outcomes. The course combines principles from functional genomics and proteomics to understand individual variability in drug metabolism and therapeutic responses. Through in-depth discussions, students will explore how genetic factors impact drug development, personalized medicine, and health care strategies.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

013704

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring