After completion of the Minor, students are able to

• Define genomic, bioinformatic and epidemiological terminology and research tools.
• Interpret and critically appraise the results gained by application of these tools as presented in research articles.
• Explain how selected research tools are used and how the results thereof should be interpreted.
• Select the appropriate tools for a (hypothetical) research question on a genotype-phenotype relation.

It is safe to say that genome variation contributes to every human disease, except perhaps trauma-related injuries. The relation between genome structure, function, variation and disease-related phenotypes can be studied using genetic, epidemiological, and bioinformatic tools. These tools encompass the whole field from molecular (in vitro, in vivo), in silico, to population-based studies. It is likely that any (bio)medical researcher will encounter or use these tools in his/her own research activities. This minor focuses on the application of such tools to (bio)medicine. In other words: To use the information contained within the genome of patients to understand and diagnose diseases, and (when possible) define strategies for prevention, treatment and/or curing these diseases.

Key words
Genomics; Genetic association studies; Bioinformatics; Modeling genetic diseases.