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Victor McKusick and his short course.

📅 November 1, 2021 👤 Wray Charles, Cox Gregory, Valle David 📖 American journal of medical genetics. Part A

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The Short Course in Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics (aka the "Short Course" or the "Bar Harbor course") is one of Victor McKusick's landmark contributions to medical genetics. Conceived in 1959 as a way to increase the contribution of genetic advances to medicine, it has directly affected more than 7000 students and 600 participating faculty from around the world.

🔑 Key Findings

  • Conceived in 1959 as a way to increase the contribution of genetic advances to medicine, it has directly affected more than 7000 students and 600 participating faculty from around the world.
  • Now, more than 10 years after his death, it continues to be a vibrant disseminator of genetics, and genomics knowledge for medicine, a catalytic agent for ongoing research and a source of collegiality in our field.

💡 Why This Matters

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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📋 Article Details

Category 🧬 Medicine & Biology
Published Nov 01, 2021
Journal American journal of medical genetics. Part A
Authors Wray Charles, Cox Gregory, Valle David
DOI 10.1002/ajmg.a.62435
Source PubMed

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