advanced.jhu.edu/sequence
The field of bioinformatics is continually expanding and challenging our ability to bridge the gap between molecular biology and computer technology. Specifically, the revolution in sequencing technology has resulted in vast quantities of data that require storage and analysis. The analysis of nucleic acid and protein data requires specialized bioinformatics tools and an understanding of genomics. The emerging sequencing technologies and accompanying bioinformatics tools will advance personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, and molecular diagnostics methods. The advancement of these tools will open new avenues of research on many fronts.
This certificate is targeted at scientists who already have grounding in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology, and do not need advanced computer skills; thus, they do not require all the core requirements of the other two master's programs. It introduces students to the foundations of bioinformatics through the core bioinformatics courses, and then the students take upper-level courses that are required for understanding and performing sequence and genomic analysis. The program is offered both online and on-site.
