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This Postgraduate diploma details everything a health professional needs to know about Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition, taking into account aspects related to the Laboratory, Biostatistics and the Current Market. Therefore, the material is organized in order to advance knowledge, without leaving doubts or information gaps. It is the best education on the market, because it offers students the opportunity to learn about all the innovations in the field of genomic nutrition, 100% online, including specific modules on laboratory techniques and statistics. 

The program introduces the main and basic points of the human genome, genetic variation and the studies that have been carried out in the field, introducing their designs and their main findings so that the student can study the following modules. In this regard, we cover the main studies worldwide where Nutritional Genomic analyses have been performed and whose results have been published in the field.

Laboratory techniques used in the field of Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition are also studied and the basic aspects are presented, so that the student will be able to recognize and appreciate them once in a laboratory. 

The methodology used in human clinical studies is analyzed, delving into the designs used mainly in nutritional epidemiology. For this purpose, we demonstrate how to perform statistical analysis of studies in large nutrition populations.  

Finally, the key aspects for the application of nutritional genomics in society, such as legal and ethical aspects, are presented and analyzed. There is also an analysis of DTCs and the role of the healthcare professional in the new genomic and Big Data era, reflecting on and analyzing cases from the past and present, and anticipate future market developments in the field of Nutritional Genomics. 

This Postgraduate diploma includes innovative practical sections on the current state of the market that offer a realistic, practical and up-to-date insight for healthcare professionals who need a 360º vision of the subject. The practical topics help them to obtain the necessary critical capacity and in-depth knowledge of the subject so that the students can use and apply it in their clinical practice.

This Postgraduate diploma provides students with specific tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity related to Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition.

As it is an online Postgraduate diploma, the student is not restricted by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life.

Pharmacists can help their patients by counseling them on genetics and nutrition" 

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition. Laboratory, Biostatistics and Current Market contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition, focusing on aspects such as Laboratory, Biostatistics and the Current Market
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition" 

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive program designed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. To do so, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition. Laboratory, Biostatistics and Current Market, and with great experience.

This Postgraduate diploma offers learning in simulated environments, which provides an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations"

A 100% online Postgraduate diploma that will allow you to learn with the best teaching methodology"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who know about the implications of studying in daily practice, are aware of the current relevance of Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition renovation and who are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.  

We have the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Introduction to Genomic and Precision Nutrition 

1.1. Human Genome 

1.1.1. DNA Discovery 
1.1.2. Year 2001 
1.1.3. Human Genome Project 

1.2. Variations of Interest in Nutrition 

1.2.1. Genomic Variations and the Search for Disease Genes
1.2.2. Environment vs. Genetic and Heritability Factor 
1.2.3. Differences between SNPs, Mutations and CNVs

1.3. The Genome of Rare and Complex Diseases 

1.3.1. Examples of Rare Diseases
1.3.2. Examples of Complex Diseases
1.3.3. Genotype and Phenotype

1.4. Precision Medicine 

1.4.1. Influence of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Complex Diseases
1.4.2. Need for Precision: The Problem of Missing Heritability. Concept of Interaction

1.5. Precision Nutrition vs. Community Nutrition

1.5.1. The Principles of Nutritional Epidemiology
1.5.2. Current Bases of Nutritional Research
1.5.3. Experimental Designs in Precision Nutrition

1.6. Levels of Scientific Evidence

1.6.1. Epidemiological Pyramid 
1.6.2. Regulation
1.6.3. Official Guides 

1.7. Consortia and Major Studies in Human Nutrition and Nutritional Genomics 

1.7.1. Precision4Health Project
1.7.2. Framingham 
1.7.3. PREDIMED 
1.7.4. CORDIOPREV 

1.8. Current European Studies 

1.8.1. PREDIMED Plus 
1.8.2. NU-AGE 
1.8.3. FOOD4me
1.8.4. EPIC 

Module 2. Laboratory Techniques for Nutritional Genomics 

2.1. Molecular Biology Laboratory 

2.1.1. Basic Instructions
2.1.2. Basic Material
2.1.3. Accreditations Required in the U.S.

2.2. DNA Extraction 

2.2.1. From Saliva
2.2.2. From Blood
2.2.3. From Other Fabrics

2.3. Real-Time PCR 

2.3.1. Introduction - History of the Method
2.3.2. Basic Protocols Used
2.3.3. Most Used Equipment

2.4. Sequencing 

2.4.1. Introduction - History of the Method
2.4.2. Basic Protocols Used
2.4.3. Most-Used Equipment

2.5. High-Throughput 

2.5.1. Introduction - History of the Method
2.5.2. Examples of Human Studies

2.6. Gene Expression - Genomics - Transcriptomics 

2.6.1. Introduction - History of the Method 
2.6.2. Microarrays 
2.6.3. Microfluidic Cards
2.6.4. Examples of Human Studies 

2.7. Omics Technologies and their Biomarkers 

2.7.1. Epigenomics 
2.7.2. Proteomics 
2.7.3. Metabolomics 
2.7.4. Metagenomics 

2.8. Bioinformatics Analysis 

2.8.1. Pre- and Post-Computing Bioinformatics Programs and Tools
2.8.2. GO Terms, Clustering of DNA Microarray Data 
2.8.3. Functional Enrichment, GEPAS, Babelomics 

Module 3. Biostatistics for Genomic Nutrition 

3.1. Biostatistics 

3.1.1. Human Studies Methodology 
3.1.2. Introduction to Experimental Design
3.1.3. Clinical Trials 

3.2. Statistical Aspects of a Protocol

3.2.1. Introduction, Objectives and Description of Variables 
3.2.2. Quantitative Variables 
3.2.3. Qualitative Variables 

3.3. Design of Clinical Studies in Humans, Methodological Guidelines

3.3.1. Designs with 2 Treatments 2x2 
3.3.2. Designs with 3 Treatments 3x3 
3.3.3. Parallel, Cross-Over, Adaptive Design
3.3.4. Sample Size Determination and Power Analysis 

3.4. Evaluation of Treatment Effect 

3.4.1. For Parallel Design, for Repeated Measurements, for Cross-Over Design
3.4.2. Randomization of the Order of Treatment Assignment
3.4.3. Carry-Over Effect (Wash Out)

3.5. Descriptive Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, Risk Calculation

3.5.1. Consort, Populations 
3.5.2. Study Populations 
3.5.3. Control Group 
3.5.4. Subgroup Analysis Types of Studies 

3.6. Statistical Errors 

3.6.1. Measurement Errors 
3.6.2. Random Error 
3.6.3. Systematic Error 

3.7. Statistical Bias 

3.7.1. Selection Bias 
3.7.2. Observation Bias 
3.7.3. Assignation Bias 

3.8. Statistical Modeling 

3.8.1. Continuous Variable Models 
3.8.2. Categorical Variables Models 
3.8.3. Linear Mixed Models 
3.8.4. Missing Data, Flow of Participants, Presentation of Results
3.8.5. Adjustment for Baseline Values, Transformation of Response Variable: Differences, Ratios, Logarithms, Carry-Over Evaluation

3.9. Statistical Modeling with Co-Variables 

3.9.1. ANCOVA 
3.9.2. Logistic Regression for Binary and Count Variables 
3.9.3. Multivariate Analysis 

3.10. Statistical Programs 

3.10.1. The R 
3.10.2. SPSS 

Module 4. Current Market State 

4.1. Legal Aspects 
4.2. Ethical Aspects 
4.3. DTC (Direct-To-Consumer) Tests 

4.3.1. Pros and Cons 
4.3.2. Myths of Early DTCs 

4.4. Quality Criteria for a Nutrigenetic Test 

4.4.1. SNP Selection 
4.4.2. Interpretation of Results 
4.4.3. Laboratory Accreditations 

4.5. Health Professionals 

4.5.1. Training Needs 
4.5.2. Criteria of Professionals Applying Genomic Nutrition 

4.6. Nutrigenomics in the Media 
4.7. Integration of Evidence for Personalized Nutritional Counseling 
4.8. Critical Analysis of the Current Situation 
4.9. Discussion Work 
4.10. Conclusions: Use of Genomic and Precision Nutrition as Prevention

A unique, key and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development”