Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics
This course presents clinicians and digital health enthusiasts with an overview of the data revolution in medicine and how to exploit it for research and in the clinic. The course will not make you a bioinformatician but will introduce the main concepts, tools, algorithms, and databases in this field.
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Learner testimonials
"Being introduced to the field of medical data mining through the GaBI program has had a major impact on my career. It allowed me to utilize computational tools developed for complex financial and commercial scenarios to solve clinical dilemmas."
- Roni Shouval, M.D.
"I never expected this program to be so interesting. I used to often send my boss articles and ask him to collaborate with me. Now, after I attended GaBI, my boss sends me articles! I highly recommend this course."
- Guy Zehavi, M.D.
"I came from the industry. I am grateful for every minute I spent attending the GaBI program. It changed my life and I recommend it to everyone I know. Even when I negotiate deals with international companies, I now have a better understanding of what to look for."
- Avivit Raz, M.Sc.
"The GaBI program is great! The content was fascinating, the technology was relevant, and the staff was amazing!"
- Eran Ashwal, M.D.
"This was a wonderful surprise. Needless to say, the material was challenging, but I succeeded. GaBI really made me activate more neurons than ever!"
- Maisam Shehab, M.D.
"The program is very intense but very interesting. A few months ago I thought about going into research, and now, thanks to GaBI, I am thinking of pursuing a PhD.
- Ofer Raz, M.D.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the audience of this course?
This course is mainly intended for physicians, but it is also suitable for advanced medical students, digital health enthusiasts and for the general audience, provided they have a strong background in biology or health sciences.
Do I need to know programming in order to take this course?
Programming skills are not required.
Do you teach programming in the course?
No, we teach how to use computational tools, but this course does not teach programming.
Will I be able to do my own research in bioinformatics or machine learning after I finish this course?
The aim of the course is not to transform the students into bioinformaticians. The course does provide hands-on experience that enables students to perform basic computational tasks. Our main goal is for the students to be able to communicate better with bioinformaticians, to read and understand medical papers that use computational methods, and understand the sorts of research and clinical problems that are amenable to a computational approach.
Why do you have so many lecturers involved in this course?
Our disciple is broad and encompasses a wide range of specialties. We wanted each of the units to be prepared and delivered by actual scientists who are experts in the subject matter.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners from one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.