Fundamentals of Genetics in Precision Medicine

Course Programme

Tuesday 11 June  

09:30 Arrivals 

10:00 Session 1 – Introduction to precision medicine

11:00 Coffee

11:30 Session 2 – From sample to results

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Session 3 – Clinical genomics

15:30 Tea

16:00 Session 4 – An example of precision medicine in practice

17:30 Session 5 – The wider context

18:30 Dinner

20:00 Terrace bar open for informal discussion

Wednesday 12 June

09:30 Session 6 – Genetic risk

11:00 Coffee

11:30 Session 7 – An application of the concepts so far

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Session 8 – Introduction to Pharmacogenomics

15:30 Tea

16:00 Session 9 –  Application of Precision Medicine to Mental Health and Pharmacogenomics

17:30 Wrap-up and close

Dietary requirements

If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please inform our Admissions Team on ice.admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk or +44 (0)1223 746262 if you have not already advised us of your requirements.

Additional requirements

ICE is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality. We aim to support and encourage under-represented groups, promote an inclusive culture, and value diversity.

Further information about student support.

Course materials

A booklist, course syllabus and detailed timetable are circulated as far as possible in advance of a course. You will receive these documents by email if you have provided us with your email address; please check your spam folder if you have not received these documents. You can also download material from the Documents section at the bottom of this page.

Entry requirements

No academic qualification is required of applicants, and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject.

All teaching is in English (unless a foreign-language course). If your first language is not English, you need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with ICE.

This course takes place at Madingley Hall, home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.

As a student at Madingley Hall, you will enjoy award-winning cuisine in our elegant Dining Hall and first-rate facilities in an atmospheric and inspiring setting.

About Madingley Hall

Built in the 16th century, Madingley Hall is a Grade 1 listed building, and is set in eight acres of landscaped gardens designed in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown. It is just four miles from the centre of Cambridge, and only 60 minutes from London, with excellent links to London airports.

Getting here

We now have a mini-bus service which runs between the Railway Station and Madingly Hall weekday mornings between 06:45 and 09:25 and evenings between 16:45 and 19:25. Please contact the reception desk at ICE for more details.

For more information see directions to Madingley Hall.

Accommodation

Although this is a non-residential course, students requiring accommodation may be able to book B&B at Madingley Hall, as availability permits. Please contact reservations@madingleyhall.co.uk or +44 (0)1223 746222 for availability and booking enquiries.