Genetics and Medical Biotechnology Blended Mobility

Medical Biotechnology, with the growth in Genetic Engineering technology and the advancement of research in Biotechnology, is experiencing rapid growth in recent years. This natural science field leads to opportunities to develop innovative technologies to improve human health by preventing, diagnosing, and treating genetic diseases. In this line, Medical Biotechnology has revolutionized the health system and combines engineering technologies with biological sciences to regulate systems and living organisms. Genome sequencing, cloning, stem cell research, and gene therapy combined with CRISPR/Cas9 technology are the most important benefits of genetic engineering that make this field indispensable in the modern world.

The course aims to teach advanced lessons in the biological processes meant for medical biotechnology and other purposes. During the course, the concept of medical biotechnology and its connections with human genetic diseases will be covered systematically from the central dogma of genetics and then generalized with the recent applications in biotechnology with special topics.

The course is designed in two parts which will provide students the opportunity to learn not only the theoretical part of the course but also apply the practical part in our laboratories by using Genomic DNA Isolation and Measurement Procedures, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), RFLP, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Sequencing, and Bioinformatics Tools. A unique aspect of this course is its focus on biotechnology in medicine.

Course leader

Assist. Prof. Dr. Arta Armani

Target group

Students from the Faculty of Medicine, Genetic Engineering, Science and Arts (Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry) department. Prerequisites: Basic Genetics and Computer Skills

Course aim

Upon successfully completing the course, the students will be able to;

Understand Basic Concepts of Genetics and Medical Biotechnology
Learn Specific Techniques Applied in Medical Genetics
Gain Knowledge About Genetic Engineering Technology
Learn Innovative Techniques in Medical Biotechnology