Clinical Genetics - Actionability and Genome Editing, (Adjunct Pool), Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

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Job Posting Title: Clinical Genetics - Actionability and Genome Editing, (Adjunct Pool), Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences Job Description: Faculty, Adjunct Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty member is teaching. We are seeking adjunct instructors for the following course in the Certificate in Applied Genomics program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) : CAG 9011 Clinical Genetics: Actionability and Genome Editing (Spring, 3 credit hours) Course Description: In this course, executive education students will explore how genetic and genomic information can impact the medical management of patients, both now and possibly in the near future. The course will explore how genetic diagnostic products are designed, validated, and approved and the uses of whole genome, whole exome, and targeted sequencing approaches in clinical settings. The course will also discuss the role of precision therapeutics and pharmacogenomics in patient care. Lastly, participants will explore the utility of gene therapy and genome editing, including ethical and regulatory considerations. The successful candidate must share in the mission of KGI and the Riggs School of A...