Graduate Certificate in Clinical Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field focused on analyzing biological data with computational tools and methods to extract insights and infer meaning from complex datasets. To meet this rapid development, this program is firmly grounded in theory, hands-on skills and application. In the Clinical Bioinformatics graduate certificate program, students gain insight into the genetic underpinnings of disease, contributing to the broader landscape of biomedical discovery and innovation through the application of computational analysis techniques. Students are introduced to the rapidly evolving fields of -omics research with a focus on genomics, transcriptomics and pharmacogenomics concepts pertaining to human health and disease, providing students with training in analytical approaches used in these areas. Students acquire expertise navigating genetic databases and developing data analysis pipelines using current bioinformatics software to uncover insights into the pathology of disease and aid in developing predictive models. There is also an emphasis on effective data mining and scientific reproducibility, highlighting best practices for the integration and management of data across various platforms using cloud computing.