A required course in human genomics, pharmacogenomics, and bioinformatics.
OBJECTIVE
To provide students with an understanding of the principles and applications of human genetics and genomics in drug therapy optimization, patient care, and counseling.


METHODS
A 2-credit hour course entitled Principles of the Human Genome, Pharmacogenomics, and Bioinformatics was offered to third-professional year PharmD students. Written examinations, in-class exercises, and a written paper evaluating the current literature were used to evaluate student learning.


RESULTS
Student course ratings on the pedagogical format of the course and the relevance of course material to professional practice have improved significantly since first implementation in 2002.


CONCLUSIONS
This course provided pharmacy students with an understanding of pharmacogenetics ranging from genetic principles and the inheritance of complex traits to specific examples of pharmacogenomics in drug therapy.
Brazeau
Daniel A
DA
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at Buffalo, NY, USA. dbrazeau@buffalo.edu
Brazeau
Gayle A
GA
D019295:Computational Biology / Q000193:education*; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D015894:Genome, Human; D023281:Genomics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010597:Pharmacogenetics / Q000193:education*