mRNA technology represents a new frontier in medicine, offering the potential to treat and prevent diseases in ways that were previously unimaginable. mRNA medicines have already shown their potential with the development of COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. mRNAs as Medicines will explore other potential applications, including cancer treatments, genetic disorders, and regenerative medicine, highlighting the broad scope and impact of mRNA technology.
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Discover the incredible diversity of roles played by proteins in the human body and appreciate their importance.
Learn the basics of mRNA and protein synthesis and understand how mRNA instructs cells to produce proteins.
Learn about different types of medicines, their pros and cons, and understand how mRNA medicines work, from concept to practical applications.
Delve into case studies of mRNA medicines in vaccines, cancer and genetic disorder therapies, as well as future developments in mRNA technology.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Lipid Nanoparticles
- Catégorie : Transcription (Genetics)
- Catégorie : Protein Function
- Catégorie : MRNAs
- Catégorie : Translation (Genetics)
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The first module of our course, Introduction to Proteins and mRNAs, lays the foundation for understanding mRNA medicines by discussing proteins and their roles in the human body. We will delve into the molecular makeup of the human body, explore the concept of proteins from a biological perspective, and understand the process of protein synthesis. We will also discuss how proteins are essential for all biological entities, including viruses. This module will provide you with a solid understanding of proteins and their significance in the world of mRNA medicines.
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In module 2 of our course, Learning About Medicines, we'll find out what properties make for a classic medicine and how our options have expanded with recent technological advances. We are now able to take the bold step of rethinking what a medicine can be. Specifically, we'll be addressing the question: How can proteins and mRNAs be used as medicines?
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In the final module of our course, Applications for mRNA Medicines, we will explore the different types of mRNA medicines and their potential applications for preventing and treating disease. We will discuss how mRNA medicines can be used as vaccines to prevent disease or as therapies to treat existing disease. We will also delve into the potential of mRNA medicines to treat genetic disorders as well as create an entirely new class of regenerative medicines. This module will provide you with an overview of the exciting potential of mRNA medicines to address a broad spectrum of human disorders.
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University of California, Irvine
University of Glasgow
University of Geneva
Yale University
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Révisé le 22 août 2024
very informational and easy to understand for beginners.
Révisé le 28 août 2024
Very practical for industry practitioners who do not have a science background
Révisé le 14 nov. 2024
Exceptional training on mRNA technology applied to medicines – highly recommended
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