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Lecturer(s)
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Horáčková Kateřina, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Zimovjanová Martina, MUDr.
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Vaňásek Jaroslav, doc. MUDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Fundamental cellular regulatory processes. Hereditary tumour diseases. Oncogenes and genetic changes. Indications for genetic testing. Tumour immunology. Fundamental methods of molecular genetics. Ethical issues in genetics.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Demonstration
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the subject is to gain knowledge of the selected indications in which it is possible to conduct molecular and genetic diagnostics for hereditary tumour syndromes and sporadic tumour diseases, including tumours caused by viruses.
The student understands the laboratory methods in medical genetics and their use and knows the principles of genetic counselling, organization, and ethical issues inherent in genetic care. The student understands the principles of work in the genetic counselling office and of medical records maintenance, is able to collect biological material samples for genetic testing, and to educate clients on the methods of genetic prevention.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic test
Completion of compulsory 50% attendance at the lectures. Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions and seminars. Successful completion of a written test.
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Recommended literature
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KOČÁREK, E. Molekulární biologie v medicíně. Brno: NCO NZO, 2007.
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MICHALOVÁ, K. Úvod do lidské cytogenetiky. Brno: NCO NZO, 1999.
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NUSSBAUM, R., L., et al. Klinická genetika. Praha: Triton, 2004.
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VOJTÍŠKOVÁ, M. Klinická molekulární genetika. Brno: NCO NZO, 1999.
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