PHCY 2109 - Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

The required course is designed to educate students on the importance and application of patient-specific genetic information to individualization of pharmacotherapy. The course begins with a review of essential principles of genetics with an emphasis on genetic variation. The course goes on to develop the concept that individual variability in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response is related in many instances to genetic variation. The impact of genetic variation in key drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporters, and receptor drug targets is explored in general as well as in a disease-specific context. Finally, students learn about the ethical and legal implications stemming from the availability of genetic information.

This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Frank Park