Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition is a growing discipline that requires highly trained professionals in the field” 

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. Thus, the material is organized in such a way as to advance knowledge without leaving doubts or gaps in information. It is the best training on the market, because it offers the opportunity to learn online all the innovation in the field of genomic nutrition, 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 importance so that the student can follow the following modules. In this regard, the main studies worldwide where Nutritional Genomic analyses have been performed and results have been published in the field are included.  

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

And the methodology used in human clinical studies is analyzed, delving into the designs used mainly in nutritional epidemiology. For this purpose, we show 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. Analyzing DTCs, the role of the healthcare professional in the new genomic and big data era, reflecting and analyzing cases from the past, present and anticipating future market developments in the field of Nutritional Genomics are key aspects of this training. 

This Postgraduate diploma has the innovation of including practical sections on the current state of the market that offer a realistic, practical and up-to-date view for the healthcare professional who needs a 360º vision of the subject. The practical topics help to obtain the necessary critical capacity and deep knowledge of the subject matter for the student to 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.  

Get trained in the broad field of Nutritional Genomics and offer specialized treatments to your patients"

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 Genomic and Precision Nutrition
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created contain information that is indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in genomic 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 assignments
• 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. Laboratory, Biostatistics and Current Market” 

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this training, 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 immersive training programmed to train 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. For this, the professional will be assisted by a innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition: Laboratory, Biostatistics and Current Market, and with great experience.  

The Postgraduate diploma allows training in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to train for real situations"

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who recognise the implications that training has on daily practice, who are aware of the relevance of current training in Genomic and Precision nutrition, and are committed to quality teaching using 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 Factor and Heritability 
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 Genomic Nutrition 

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 Tissues 

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. Estudios clínicos 

3.2. Statistical Aspects of a Protocol 

3.2.1. Introduction, Objectives, 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. Grupo control 
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. Sesgo de asignación 

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. Multi-Variant 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 
4.4.2. 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 training experience to boost your professional development”