Genetics & You: Genetic Abnormalities in Acute Leukemia and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.

About this Course

Course Description

Welcome to MOOC Series Genetics &You: Genetic Abnormalities in Acute Leukemia and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms! In this course you will learn about acute leukemia;(1) Acute Myeloid Leukemia and (2) Acute Lymphoid Leukemia, and also Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) ;(1) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, (2) Polycythaemia Rubra Vera, (3) Essential Thrombocytopenia and (4) Primary Myelofibrosis and their associated genetic abnormalities. By the end of this course you would be able to discuss the diseases and explain the common genetic abnormalities in both acute leukaemia and MPN. This module would take about 8-10 weeks.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) to learn about acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms
2 ) to know the clinical features and laboratory finding in acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms
3 ) to understand the common genetic abnormalities associated with acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1. Introduction to AML.
2. Clinical features and laboratory findings in AML.
3. Common genetic abnormalities in AML.

1. Introduction to MPN (Ph-negative MPN, and Ph-positive MPN)
2. Clinical features and laboratory findings in MPN.
3. Common genetic abnormalities in MPN.

1. Introduction to ALL.
2. Clinical features and laboratory findings in ALL.
3. Common genetic abnormalities in ALL.

Our Instructor

DR. RUZI HAMIMI BINTI RAZALI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. MADYHAH BINTI ABDUL MONIR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. ROSE ADZRIANEE BINTI ADNAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. WAN ASMUNI BINTI WAN MOHD SAMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Would be great if you have the basic hematological and genetics knowledge.

A2 : Any undergraduate or postgraduate medical students.

A3 : Computer or laptop and a good internet connection but interest is the utmost important 😁