Recorded Gene Therapy Primer

  • Course Price: $895 USD
  • BIO Member Price: $795 USD
  • Course Run Time: 3 hours
  • Course Level: Level 1 - Foundational
  • Completion Period: 3 month

Gene Therapy Primer explores how gene therapy works, the type of vectors used, and why/when certain vectors are employed. Many believe gene therapy is the key to curing cancer, inherited illnesses, and rare diseases; this course reviews the most important factors determining which diseases should be targeted using gene therapy. As with any treatment, there are risks, so this course looks at the FDA approval process and how safety and efficacy are measured. Take Gene Therapy Primer and gain a foundational understanding of this versatile therapeutics' science and regulatory environment.

Takeaways
  1. Basic principles for transferring genetic material into cells and using viral vectors
  2. Steps to make viral vectors
  3. Fluency in the different types of viral vectors, the amounts of genetic material each delivers, and the types of cells each target
  4. List of the most important factors determining which diseases should be targeted using gene therapy
  5. Proven and new gene therapy approaches to mitigate patient risk
Certificate Requirements
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Certificate Requirements
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  • Read all articles
  • Answer all knowledge check questions
Gene Therapy Overview
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Knowledge Check
Viral Vector Overview
1
Knowledge Check
The Biopharma Industry and Gene Therapy
1
Knowledge Check
LinkedIn Certificate Demo
Certificate Requirements
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  • Answer all knowledge check questions