Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities
Abstract Purpose Due to the increasing application of genome analysis and interpretation in medical disciplines, professionals require adequate education. Here, we present the implementation of personal genotyping as an educational tool in two genomics courses targeting Digital Health students at th...
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| author | Tamara Slosarek Susanne Ibing Barbara Schormair Henrike O. Heyne Erwin P. Böttinger Till F. M. Andlauer Claudia Schurmann |
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| description | Abstract Purpose Due to the increasing application of genome analysis and interpretation in medical disciplines, professionals require adequate education. Here, we present the implementation of personal genotyping as an educational tool in two genomics courses targeting Digital Health students at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and medical students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Methods We compared and evaluated the courses and the students’ perceptions on the course setup using questionnaires. Results During the course, students changed their attitudes towards genotyping (HPI: 79% [15 of 19], TUM: 47% [25 of 53]). Predominantly, students became more critical of personal genotyping (HPI: 73% [11 of 15], TUM: 72% [18 of 25]) and most students stated that genetic analyses should not be allowed without genetic counseling (HPI: 79% [15 of 19], TUM: 70% [37 of 53]). Students found the personal genotyping component useful (HPI: 89% [17 of 19], TUM: 92% [49 of 53]) and recommended its inclusion in future courses (HPI: 95% [18 of 19], TUM: 98% [52 of 53]). Conclusion Students perceived the personal genotyping component as valuable in the described genomics courses. The implementation described here can serve as an example for future courses in Europe. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea35596ec67e43759e4fd34288a88db12023-04-09T11:29:14ZengBMCBMC Medical Genomics1755-87942023-04-0116111310.1186/s12920-023-01503-0Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universitiesTamara Slosarek0Susanne Ibing1Barbara Schormair2Henrike O. Heyne3Erwin P. Böttinger4Till F. M. Andlauer5Claudia Schurmann6Digital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of PotsdamDigital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of PotsdamInstitute of Neurogenomics, Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH)Digital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of PotsdamDigital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of PotsdamDepartment of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of MunichDigital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of PotsdamAbstract Purpose Due to the increasing application of genome analysis and interpretation in medical disciplines, professionals require adequate education. Here, we present the implementation of personal genotyping as an educational tool in two genomics courses targeting Digital Health students at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and medical students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Methods We compared and evaluated the courses and the students’ perceptions on the course setup using questionnaires. Results During the course, students changed their attitudes towards genotyping (HPI: 79% [15 of 19], TUM: 47% [25 of 53]). Predominantly, students became more critical of personal genotyping (HPI: 73% [11 of 15], TUM: 72% [18 of 25]) and most students stated that genetic analyses should not be allowed without genetic counseling (HPI: 79% [15 of 19], TUM: 70% [37 of 53]). Students found the personal genotyping component useful (HPI: 89% [17 of 19], TUM: 92% [49 of 53]) and recommended its inclusion in future courses (HPI: 95% [18 of 19], TUM: 98% [52 of 53]). Conclusion Students perceived the personal genotyping component as valuable in the described genomics courses. The implementation described here can serve as an example for future courses in Europe.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12920-023-01503-0Genomics educationPersonal genotypingPersonalized medicine |
| spellingShingle | Tamara Slosarek Susanne Ibing Barbara Schormair Henrike O. Heyne Erwin P. Böttinger Till F. M. Andlauer Claudia Schurmann Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities BMC Medical Genomics Genomics education Personal genotyping Personalized medicine |
| title | Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities |
| title_full | Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities |
| title_fullStr | Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities |
| title_short | Implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in German universities |
| title_sort | implementation and evaluation of personal genetic testing as part of genomics analysis courses in german universities |
| topic | Genomics education Personal genotyping Personalized medicine |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12920-023-01503-0 |
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