Advanced Therapeutic Systems - Pharmacogenomics (PM_04)
This course aims to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities related to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand the application of advanced delivery systems for personalized diagnosis and treatment, know production methods of advanced systems for administering therapeutic and diagnostic (imaging) substances as well as in vitro and in vivo methods of evaluating advanced therapeutic and diagnostic (imaging) substance administration systems. Furthermore, students will understand the concept of pharmacogenomics and the developments of biomedical technology and genetics in relation to response to medication and also the role of pharmacogenomics in modern medical practice and specifically in a number of medical specialties, such as cardiology, oncology, psychiatry, etc., as well as the different categories of patients based on their ability to metabolize medicinal substances. Finally, the students will be familiar with concepts such as population pharmacogenomics and know how to use bioinformatics tools to translate genetic information into a clinically understandable form.