A high quality Postgraduate diploma that will provide you with the knowledge you need in clinical genetics in nephrourological, pediatric and cancer diseases, with the most extensive and up-to-date knowledge in the sector"

Between 5 and 10% of cancers are hereditary. Several hereditary cancer syndromes are currently known to affect diverse families. The consequences of cancer in general are devastating; therefore, it is essential to provide knowledge of the different syndromes of hereditary neoplasms and to know the criteria for identifying those families susceptible of carrying mutations in genes with a high risk of predisposition to hereditary cancer.

A wide variety of hereditary renal and urological diseases are currently known. These diseases affect children and adults alike and, in some cases, are often diagnosed in childhood, but their final stage does not develop until maturity. Advances in molecular genetics have considerably changed the classification of hereditary glomerular or cystic kidney diseases.

If we were to quantify the impact of genetic diseases at all ages of life we would see that: in 50% of first trimester abortions a chromosomal alteration is found; 2-3% of newborns have a congenital abnormality and, of these, at least 50% are genetic in origin; in developed countries, they are responsible for 20-30% of pediatric hospital admissions and 40-50% of infant mortality. Pediatric genetics plays a fundamental role and, therefore, we intend to offer a detailed and comprehensive approach to the most common diseases in this area, as well as to teach about the different tools that currently exist to provide diagnostic assistance, such as dysmorphology, its management, usefulness and limitations. In addition to deepening in the different existing and developing algorithms for the selection of diagnostic techniques in pediatrics at the genetic level.

A broad compendium of knowledge that you will be able to acquire in an efficient way through this high-quality Postgraduate diploma"

This online Postgraduate diploma offers you the benefits of a high-level scientific, educational and technological course.  These are some of its most notable features:

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

A training program that masterfully combines intensity and flexibility, making its objectives easily and comfortably achievable for the professional"

This program has been developed by professionals from different clinical genetics clinics in which they contribute their experience in daily practice, in the care of patients and families with a variety of hereditary disorders, both in genetic counseling and in prevention programs and prenatal and preconception counseling. The faculty involved in the Postgraduate diploma also carries out important research work in the field of Genetics. 

The Postgraduate diploma addresses, in its different modules, the basic and necessary knowledge for the management of patients and their diseases in a clinical genetics practice. It offers a practical approach to the different techniques most commonly used for the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, as well as the interpretation of their results. It offers an approach to the diseases that cause the highest number of consultations in daily practice in a Clinical Genetics service.

The diploma contains theoretical text about the subject matter, and practical examples taken from clinical cases that will facilitate understanding and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge with this University Expert course.

You will be trained by professionals with extensive experience in the sector, who have contributed all their knowledge and experience in the development of this program" 

The contents of this program have been developed by the different experts of this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills they require to become true experts in this field. 

A comprehensive and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success” 

Module 1.Hereditary Cancer

1.1. Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndromes

1.1.1. High Pedisposing Genes
1.1.2. Intermediate Risk Genes

1.2. Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer Syndrome (Lynch Syndrome)
1.3. Immunohistochemical Study of DNA Repair Proteins
1.4. Microsatellite Instability Study
1.5. MLH1 and PMS2 Genes
1.6. MSH2 and MSH6 Genes
1.7. Lynch-Like Syndrome
1.8. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome
1.9. APC Gene
1.10. MUTYH Gene
1.11. Other Polyposis

1.11.1. Cowden Syndrome
1.11.2. Li Fraumeni Syndrome
1.11.3. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasms
1.11.4. Neurofibromatosis
1.11.5. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
1.11.6. Familial Melanoma
1.11.7. Von Hippel Lindau Disease

Module 2: Genetics of Nephrourological Diseases

2.1. Polycystic Kidney Disease
2.2. Hereditary Tubulopathies
2.3. Hereditary Glomerulopathies
2.4. Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
2.5. Congenital Renal and Urothelial System Congenital Malformations
2.6. Malformative Syndromes Associated with Renourethral Malformation
2.7. Gonadal Dysgenesis
2.8. Hereditary Kidney Cancer

Module 3: Genetics of Pediatric Diseases

3.1. Dysmorphology and Syndromology
3.2. Intellectual Disability

3.2.1. Fragile X Syndrome

3.3. Epilepsy and Epileptic Encephalopathies
3.4. Genetics of Neurodevelopment

3.3.1. Maturational Delays
3.3.2. Autism Spectrum Disorder
3.3.3. General Developmental Delay

3.5. Lysosomal Storage Disorders
3.6. Congenital Metabolopathies
3.7. RASopathies 

3.7.1.    Noonan Syndrome

3.8. Osteogenesis Imperfecta
3.9. Leukodystrophies
3.10. Cystic Fibrosis

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"