Lesson 2.1. Basic inherited methods and theories
It aims to give basic information about inheritance, human genomic variation, genetic disorders & genomic research. At the end of this module, the users will acquire a set of basic notions on heredity, genomic variation, and emerging research in genetics.
Lesson 2.2. Neurodegenerative inherited diseases
It aims to give basic information about the most common neurodegenerative inherited diseases. At the end of this module, the users will acquire a set of basic notions on the role of genetics in neurodegenerative disorders that can cause dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Vascular dementia (VaD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy bodies dementia (LBD), Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), Huntington’s disease (HD), and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Furthermore, the different types of genetic testing and the current technologies will be briefly discussed.
Lesson 2.3. Ethical Aspects of Genetic Counseling
It aims to give basic information about the core principles of ethics. At the end of this module, the users will acquire a set of basic notions of ethics and the four principles of medical ethics, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Lesson 2.4. Human Rights in Genetics
It aims to give basic information about human rights. At the end of this module, the users will acquire a set of basic notions on the legal frameworks regarding genetic testing, the differences between the national laws of the participating countries in GECONEU project and the basic information about informed consent and data protection.
