

MSc Genomics and Precision Medicine
Impact-Focused
Innovation-Focused
Impact-Focused
Preamble
Zimbabwe is currently importing diagnostic and therapeutic tools, some of which are not appropriate to our populations. There is therefore need for a training programme in genomic technologies that will assist in the development of diagnostics relevant to our local settings. Precision medicine is a medical discipline that involves the application of genomic information about an individual as part of their clinical care from diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, and health outcome and policy implications. There is increasing need for champions of genomic technologies who will give birth to an industry which will drive the integration of precision medicine into the health care system. This will lead to a reduction in the need to import diagnostics and therapeutics in Zimbabwe. This will contribute to the national import substitution program.
Rational of the Course
The MSc in Genomics and Precision Medicine programme will prepare the students to champion genomic based solutions for healthcare in Zimbabwe and beyond. The programme focuses on three thematic areas namely; technology platforms, analytics and applications. The field of genomics is evolving at a fast pace with tremendous influences on health care and the pharmaceutical industry. There is currently limited training in genomic technologies and their application in medicine in Zimbabwe, yet there is an increasing demand in industry for genomic solutions. Genomic medicine provides insights into mechanism of diseases and disease pathways, that could be used to optimize diagnostics and care of patients. Application of genomic technologies has significant potential to address some of the health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa by better understanding host pathogen interactions, development of new biomarkers, personalized medicine, diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.
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