Genomic Medicine
Translating genomes into health
WHAT
Focus
Students learn how genomic information transforms our understanding of disease, enabling precision diagnostics, targeted therapies, and personalized prevention. The program trains them to explore how genetic and genomic variation shapes health and disease by integrating molecular genetics, genome analysis, bioinformatics, and systems biology to uncover the mechanisms underlying disease susceptibility and progression. Through this integrated approach, students gain the skills to turn sequence data into medical insight and develop a deep understanding of how emerging genomic technologies—such as next-generation sequencing, transcriptomics, and functional genomics—inform clinical decision-making and drive the advancement of precision medicine.
HOW
Approach
Learning combines theoretical foundations with hands-on experience in genomic technologies and data interpretation. Students work with high-throughput sequencing, variant analysis, and clinical bioinformatics, applying computational tools to real biomedical datasets. Seminars, workshops, and exposure to ethical and translational dimensions of genomics strengthen both analytical and critical thinking skills.
WHERE
Environment
The area is supported by a strong network of leading institutions in genomic and translational research. The Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Naples leads in the study of rare genetic diseases, integrating functional genomics and molecular modeling to reveal disease mechanisms. Human Technopole (HT) drives large-scale genomics and data-driven medicine, while IFOM advances understanding of genome stability and molecular mechanisms of disease. Alongside, the National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM) and the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) connect genomic research with clinical applications. Together, these centers create a dynamic environment linking discovery to precision medicine.
WHO
People
This module is ideal for students fascinated by how genomic information reshapes medicine. Whether analyzing sequencing data, identifying disease variants, or designing precision therapies, they develop the skills to bridge genomics, data science, and healthcare innovation.