Integration of Long-Read Whole Genome Sequencing in Graduate Curriculum of Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics

Authors

Xiaojun Liu PhD, MEd, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Yasmine M. Hoballah MS, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Peter Hu PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Awdhesh Kalia PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Department

School of Health Professions

Value and Impact

This poster reflects our endeavor to maintain the Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics (DGG) program at the forefront of graduate education. It showcases the process of integrating the cutting-edge technology of Nanopore sequencing, which generates long sequence reads, into the DGG training program with favorable learning outcomes. The successful implementation of teaching long-read sequencing of whole genomes has increased the depth of the existing curriculum. It has also benefited DGG students in that they get exposed to the most advanced technology and prepared for future positions as technologists in the molecular diagnostics field.

Publication Date

3-2022

Keywords

Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics, Nanopore sequencing, whole genome sequencing, curriculum, instructional design

Recommended Citation

Liu, Xiaojun PhD, MEd; Hoballah, Yasmine M. MS; Hu, Peter PhD; and Kalia, Awdhesh PhD, "Integration of Long-Read Whole Genome Sequencing in Graduate Curriculum of Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics" (2022). 2022 Education Week Poster Showcase. 8.
https://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk22/8