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Online Related Courses

The Genetics and Genomics Section has prepared a list of online course material of interest to members.

Please click on the links below for more information.

Please email Brian Cade (bcade@partners.org) to add additional courses to this list.

Bioinformatics.ca

Name	Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops
Summary	Past short courses, including R analysis, flow cytometry, microarrays, and metabolomics
URL	http://bioinformatics.ca/past-workshops

Name	Best Practices for Variant Calling with the GATK
Summary	Series of twelve videos covering next-generation sequence calling
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/best-practices-variant-calling-gatk-1
Name	Charting the Epigenome with ChIP
Summary	Series of three videos covering ChIP-Seq methods and GenePattern analysis
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/charting-epigenome-chip-0
Name	Drug Discovery 101
Summary	Two-video series providing insights from industry
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/drug-discovery-101
Name	Functional Genomic Screens in the RNAi Platform
Summary	Series of six videos covering RNA interference screens
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/broade-functional-genomic-screens-rnai-platform
Name	Primer on Medical and Population Genetics
Summary	Several talks from a seminar series on basic genetics topics that relate to human populations and disease. Multiple years are archived
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/scientific-community/science/programs/medical-and-population-genetics/primers/primer-medical-and-pop
Name	Proteomics: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Summary	Series of ten videos covering introductory proteomics discovery and data analysis
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/proteomics-everything-you-always-wanted-know-were-afraid-ask
Name	Statistical Genetics Workshop
Summary	Series of five videos, covering GWAS and rare variant analysis
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/broade/broade-statistical-genetics
Name	Video library (various talks)
Summary	Multiple talks, often focusing on the use of Broad software
URL	http://www.broadinstitute.org/videos

Name	Big Data
Summary	Six-course specialization from University of Caifornia, San Diego
URL	https://www.coursera.org/specializations/big-data
Name	Bioinformatics
Summary	Seven-course specialization from University of California, San Diego
URL	https://www.coursera.org/specializations/bioinformatics
Name	Bioinformatics channel
Summary	Growing list of bioinformatics-related Coursera courses
URL	https://www.coursera.org/browse/life-sciences/bioinformatics?languages=en
Name	Bioinformatics Methods 1 - University of Toronto
Summary	This is an introductory course with a strong emphasis on hands-on methods. Some theory is introduced, but the main focus is on using extant bioinformatics tools to analyze data and generate biological hypotheses.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/learn/bioinformatics-methods-1
Name	Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners
Summary	This course will cover algorithms for solving various biological problems along with a handful of programming challenges helping you implement these algorithms in Python. It offers a gentler-paced alternative to the first course in the UC San Diego Bioinformatics Specialization
URL	https://www.coursera.org/learn/bioinformatics
Name	Classical papers in molecular genetics
Summary	This University of Geneva course proposes to read study and discuss a small selection of classical papers, and to put these landmarks in their historical context.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/learn/papers-molecular-genetics
Name	Data Science
Summary	Ten-course specialization from Johns Hopkins University
URL	https://www.coursera.org/specializations/jhu-data-science
Name	Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials - John Hopkins University
Summary	Learn the basic principles for design of randomized clinical trials and how they should be reported.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/clintrials
Name	Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression
Summary	This course will cover the principles of epigenetic control of gene expression, how epigenetic control contributes to cellular differentiation and development, and how it goes wrong in disease.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/epigenetics
Name	Experimental Genome Science
Summary	This course serves as an introduction to the main laboratory and theoretical aspects of genomics and is divided into themes: genomes, genetics, functional genomics, systems biology, single cell approaches, proteomics, and applications.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/genomescience
Name	Genomic and Precision Medicine
Summary	A critical, unbiased introduction to using new genomic tools for diagnosing and managing disease.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/genomicmedicine
Name	Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome
Summary	Twenty-lesson course from University of Colorado Boulder
URL	https://www.coursera.org/learn/microbiome
Name	Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics
Summary	Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/behavioralgenetics
Name	Systems Biology and Biotechnology
Summary	Six-course specialization from Mount Sinai
URL	https://www.coursera.org/specializations/systems-biology
Name	Understanding Research: An Overview for Health Professionals – UCSF
Summary	Participants will learn the elements of research methods and design that are essential to the translation of knowledge into clinical practice, administration/leadership, and health policy.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/researchforhealth
Name	Writing in the Sciences
Summary	This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, and issues in publication and peer review.
URL	https://www.coursera.org/course/sciwrite

Name	Genomic Medicine Grand Rounds
Summary	Monthly seminar, with AMA credit for live webcast viewing
URL	http://med.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/education/genomic_grand_rounds_archived.html

Name	CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming – Harvey Mudd
Summary	A fun, fast-paced introduction to solving interesting problems with computer science through Python programming.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/cs-all-introduction-computer-science-harveymuddx-cs005x-0
Name	Data Analysis for Life Sciences
Summary	Six-course module with strong focus on R programming
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/data-analysis-life-sciences-1-statistics-harvardx-ph525-1x
Name	Data Science and Analytics in Context – Columbia
Summary	Three-course series. Learn the foundations of statistical thinking, the power of machine learning, and enabling technologies for data science.
URL	https://www.edx.org/xseries/data-science-analytics-context
Name	Discrete Time Signals and Systems – Rice
Summary	Two-course signal processing series
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/discrete-time-signals-systems-part-1-ricex-elec301-1x
Name	Discrete-Time Signal Processing – MIT
Summary	A focused view into the theory behind modern discrete-time signal processing systems and applications.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/discrete-time-signal-processing-mitx-6-341x-0
Name	Explore Statistics with R – Karolinska Institutet
Summary	Learn statistics in a practical, experimental way, through statistical programming with R, using examples from the health sciences. We will take you on a journey from basic concepts of statistics to examples from the health science research frontier.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/kix/kix-kiexplorx-explore-statistics-r-1524
Name	Foundations of Data Analysis – Texas at Austin
Summary	Two-course introductory series using R
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-data-analysis-part-1-utaustinx-ut-7-10x
Name	Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
Summary	Clinical trials play a pivotal role in evidence-based medicine. This course will discuss the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of Phase I-IV clinical studies.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/harvardx/harvardx-hsph-hms214x-fundamentals-941
Name	Health in Numbers: Quantitative Methods in Clinical & Public Health Research – Harvard
Summary	The online adaptation of material from the Harvard School of Public Health's classes in epidemiology and biostatistics
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/health-numbers-quantitative-methods-harvardx-ph207x
Name	Introduction to Applied Biostatistics: Statistics for Medical Research – Osaka
Summary	Learn data analysis for medical research with practical hands-on examples using R Commander.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-applied-biostatistics-osakaux-med101x
Name	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python – MIT
Summary	Two-course introductory series
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-mitx-6-00-1x-7
Name	Introduction to Statistical Methods for Gene Mapping – Kyoto
Summary	This data course is a primer to statistical genetics and covers linkage disequilibrium mapping
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-statistical-methods-gene-kyotoux-005x-0#!
Name	Introduction to Systems Biology – IEEE
Summary	Learn how to model and simulate complex and dynamic behavior in biological systems.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-systems-biology-ieeex-sysbio1x
Name	Mathematical Modeling in Biology and Life Sciences – Peking
Summary	Learn to use mathematical models to gain a better understanding of biological processes through both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/mathematical-modeling-biology-life-pekingx-01139732x
Name	Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trials in Health Care – Karolinska Institutet
Summary	Pragmatic randomized controlled trials reliably work out which of several healthcare interventions works best under real-world conditions.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/pragmatic-randomized-controlled-trials-kix-kipractihx-0
Name	Quantitative Biology Workshop – MIT
Summary	A workshop-style introduction to tools used in biological research. Discover how to analyze data using computational methods.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/quantitative-biology-workshop-mitx-7-qbwx-1
Name	Respiration in the Human Body – Universite Catholique de Louvain
Summary	Introductory course, also available in French
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/respiration-human-body-louvainx-louv8x
Name	The Chemistry of Life – Kyoto
Summary	Learn how to generate ideas at the interface between chemistry and biology.
URL	https://www.edx.org/course/kyotoux/kyotoux-001x-chemistry-life-858

Name	Ensembl browser webinar series
Summary	Learn to use Ensembl through our live online webinar series (7 hours)
URL	http://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/online/course/ensembl-browser-webinar-series-2016
Name	Train online (various talks)
Summary	Train online provides free courses on Europe's most widely used data resources, created by experts at EMBL-EBI and collaborating institutes.
URL	http://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/online/course-list

Name	Training Portal
Summary	Listing of over 100 course pages and training materials from a broad range of institutions
URL	http://www.mygoblet.org/training-portal

Name	Genomics, Big Data, and Medicine Seminar Series
Summary	Monthly series including several external presenters
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN_AaI63aJtCqdXewRmTyV3DErJ_yssDP

Name	NHLBI Small Biz Hangouts
Summary	12+ videos on commercialization topics
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ntiNjc6GvlvOEcAmciE3MEkvs-jX7ea

Name	Current Topics in Genome Analysis
Summary	A lecture series covering contemporary areas in genomics and bioinformatics
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8skYqjhrA4INDZ7IHtebS0lY
Name	Current Topics in Genome Analysis 2016
Summary	A lecture series covering contemporary areas in genomics and bioinformatics
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8skYqjhrA4INDZ7IHtebS0lY
Name	ENCODE/Roadmap Epigenomics Tutorial - October 2015, ASHG
Summary	On October 11, 2015, ENCODE and the Common Fund-supported Roadmap Epigenomics Mapping Centers (REMC) held a workshop at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) annual meeting.
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8snoPbdxSzhQVc_PuVoP__Iu
Name	ENCODE/Roadmap Epigenomics Tutorial - October 2015, ASHG
Summary	On October 11, 2015, ENCODE and the Common Fund-supported Roadmap Epigenomics Mapping Centers (REMC) held a workshop at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) annual meeting.
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8snoPbdxSzhQVc_PuVoP__Iu
Name	GenomeTV
Summary	NHGRI YouTube Channel. >750 videos.
URL	http://www.youtube.com/user/GenomeTV
Name	Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series
Summary	This monthly series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8slR1FP5-QuZoOeP5zZ1923Z
Name	Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series
Summary	This monthly series is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), in collaboration with Suburban Hospital and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
URL	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ay9ko4A8sn3v81pPKk-IGVqej89lgNB

Name	New York Genome Center
Summary	Youtube channel of >30 lectures
URL	https://www.youtube.com/user/newyorkgenomecenter/videos?shelf_id=0&view=0&sort=dd

Name	Genetics as Revolution - 2015 JBS Haldane Lecture with Alison Woollard
Summary	Today, technology is galvanising disruptive change in our understanding and ability to intervene with nature itself. What can we change, and should we?
URL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAOPxpm_3EA
Name	What is Epigenetics?
Summary	Molecular biologist Nessa Carey presents an introduction to epigenetics and explains how it shapes life.
URL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DAcJSAM_BA

Name	Genetics, epigenetics and disease
Summary	Genetics, epigenetics and disease. Royal Society GlaxoSmithKline Prize Lecture given by Professor Adrian Bird CBE FMedSci FRS
URL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHpfkNRscOc

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