About Course
- Chair/Focal Person: Dr Malik Muhammad Naeem
- Coordinator: Dr Ayesha
- Course Venue: Hybrid (online/On campus)
- Training Area: R & D laboratory having required facilities, IRM hospital, Islamabad.
Course Description
The ability to make site-specific modifications to the human genome has been an objective in medicine since the recognition of the gene as the basic unit of heredity. Thus, gene therapy is understood as the ability of genetic improvement through the correction of altered (mutated) genes or site-specific modifications that target therapeutic treatment. This therapy became possible through the advances of genetics and bioengineering that enabled manipulating vectors for delivery of extrachromosomal material to target cells. So in this course, foundations of gene therapy will be discussed with hand’s on practice where required.
Course Objectives
- To gain complete knowledge of gene therapy & will be able to assist in gene therapeutic Laboratories & can also teach in related academic field.
Educational Goals and Outcomes
Target AudiencesMBBS/BDS, Pharmacists, Individuals with biological sciences degrees & individuals having experience in Research or therapeutics laboratory.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)A student will gain basic information & training to help them quickly adapt to a Gene therapy work environment. This program will prepare early-career professionals in cellular therapy.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)At the end of the course a learner should be able to identify Gene therapy, its types, its clinical benefits & all details related to gene therapies.
Course Schedule
Session
Module: 1-8
Lectures: 3
Practical’s: Hand’s on workshop
Module: 1-8
Lectures: 3
Practical’s: Hand’s on workshop
Days
Saturday & Sunday
Saturday & Sunday
Time
Flexible Timing
Flexible Timing
Mode of Delivering
Hybrid (Online /On campus)
Hybrid (Online /On campus)
Core Course Information
Course/Certificate/Diploma/Degree Title
Short course on Introduction to Gene Therapy
Credit Hours
N/A
Classification
Cellular & Gene therapy
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS/BDS, Pharmacists, Individuals with biological sciences degrees & individuals having experience in Research or therapeutics laboratory.
Term and Year
3 months (July & December)
Number of Maximum Students
25
Faculty/Instructor Details
- Primary Faculty/Instructor Name: Dr Salman Gilani
Off Location
Institute of Regenerative Medicine Hospital, Islamabad
Off Hours
01pm-09pm
Standard Visiting Hours
8 hours
Contact Num
051-3-75-7635 (0334-50-0-1361)
Ceo@irmsc.com
- Primary Faculty/Instructor Name: Prof Murat Erturk
Off Location
Institute of Regenerative Medicine Hospital, Islamabad
Off Hours
09am-05pm
Standard Visiting Hours
8 hours
Contact Num
051-3-75-7635
Ertuk@irmsc.com
- Primary Faculty/Instructor Name: Dr. Sidra Bokhari
Off Location
Institute of Regenerative Medicine Hospital, Islamabad
Off Hours
09am-05pm
Standard Visiting Hours
8 hours
Contact Num
051-3-75-7635 (0334-43-6-7367)
drsidrabokhari@gmail.com
- Primary Faculty/Instructor Name: Mr Shaikh Saqib Rafique
Off Location
Biomedical Department, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, islamabad
Off Hours
09am-05pm
Standard Visiting Hours
09am-05pm
Contact Num
051-3-75-7635 (0300-21-4-4236)
shaikhsaqib@surebio.pk
- Primary Faculty/Instructor Name: Mrs Neeha Ghafoor
Off Location
Cell & Tissue Department, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, islamabad
Off Hours
09am-05pm
Standard Visiting Hours
09am-05pm
Contact Num
051-3-75-7635 (0304-22-0-0585)
Neehaghafoor@gmail.com
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Matrix
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
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Module 1-8A student will gain basic information & training to help them quickly adapt to a Gene therapy work environment. This program will prepare early-career professionals in Gene therapy.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the course a learner should be able to identify Gene therapy, its types & all details related to gene therapies.
General Learning Outcomes
A student will gain complete knowledge of Gene therapy & will be able to assist in Gene therapeutic Laboratories & can also teach in related academic field.
Assessment Methods
MCQs, Assignments, Quiz, Interactive Sessions
MCQs, Assignments, Quiz, Interactive Sessions
Course Delivery Methods
Lectures, Practicals, Assignments, Presentations & quizes.
Lectures, Practicals, Assignments, Presentations & quizes.
Learning Resources
Lectures/Online learning material (Journals, research papers and authentic source of information online) Some references related to course material are attached below:
Lectures/Online learning material (Journals, research papers and authentic source of information online) Some references related to course material are attached below:
