Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics and Biomarkers

University of Toledo

The Biomarkers and Bioinformatics (BRIM) Certificate Program introduces students to the rapidly growing fields of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics, and provides a core knowledge of analytical approaches used in these fields. It is particularly valuable for PhD students whose research would be strengthened by expertise in bioinformatics. Learning Outcomes PLO 1: Students are able to describe and explain mammalian and nonmammalian genome structure and function. PLO 2: Students are able to describe and explain processes of genome evolution. PLO 3: Students are able to describe and use analytic tools associated with systems/bioinformatic approaches. PLO 4: Students are able to choose and use appropriate tests for statistical analysis of macromolecular sequence information. PLO 5: Students are able to apply bioinformatic methods to clinically-relevant problems, and describe and explain a) biomarker discovery and validation, and b) major human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and autoimmunity.

College of Medicine and Life Sciences