Genomics has revolutionised medicine, providing information on a scale not previously available. Pathogen Genomics is part of this revolution and the applications of this technology have provided crucial information on pathogen discovery, new drug development, control of outbreaks, pandemics and antibiotic resistance. This unit of study will introduce students to analysis of bacterial and viral genomes and main applications of genomics for translational research, precision medicine and control of diseases with epidemic potential. Students will learn how DNA or RNA is sequenced in the laboratory and develop analytical skills in microbial genomics, using public databases and the University of Sydney's high performance computing cluster. A combination of lectures delivered by domain experts and interactive practicals will provide detailed understanding of the key concepts of genomics utilized in research and clinical practice. Case studies will enable students to perform genomic analyses and apply the knowledge gained from the unit to examine virulence, drug resistance and evolution of pathogens. This unit will equip students with knowledge and skills increasingly important for careers in biomedical research and healthcare.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Basic understanding of microbiology or medical microbiology and genetics |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Rebecca Rockett, rebecca.rockett@sydney.edu.au |
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Demonstrator(s) | Jenny Draper, jenny.draper@sydney.edu.au |
Shona Chandra, shona.chandra@sydney.edu.au | |
Jess Agius, jessica.agius@sydney.edu.au | |
Lecturer(s) | Vitali Sintchenko, vitali.sintchenko@sydney.edu.au |
Rebecca Rockett, rebecca.rockett@sydney.edu.au | |
John-Sebastian Eden, js.eden@sydney.edu.au | |
Tanya Golubchik, tanya.golubchik@sydney.edu.au | |
Alicia Arnott, alicia.arnott@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Elena Martinez, elena.martinez@sydney.edu.au |
Connie Lam, connie.lam@sydney.edu.au | |
Eby Sim, eby.sim@sydney.edu.au | |
Mailie Gall, mailie.gall@sydney.edu.au | |
Winkie Fong, winkie.fong@sydney.edu.au | |
Carl Suster, carl.suster@sydney.edu.au |