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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Experience, Systems Integration, Molecular Biology, Systems Analysis, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Electrical Systems, Pathology, Behavior Management, Medical Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Molecular Biology, Linux Commands, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis

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      87 reviews

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular genetics courses

    • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego

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