Key Details
WHERE
Abu Dhabi
DURATION
1 Month
Starting
September 2024
LANGUAGE
English
SPECIALISATION
Genomics
A Unique Approach to Genomics
This project is designed for the implementation of a comprehensive, engaging, and innovative executive programme focused on genomics throughout Abu Dhabi.
The syllabus is crafted to give the students an in-depth comprehension of genomics, enriched with practical, hands-on laboratory scientific activities. These activities are intended to enable students to use their newfound knowledge in a stimulating and practical context.
GenoX: Your Gateway to Genomic Education
GenoX is your premier destination for genomic education, offering a transformative learning experience for students, technicians, and communities alike. Our program equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to unlock the potential of genomics in their careers and beyond. From guiding students in choosing their future paths to empowering technicians to develop their skills, GenoX is at the forefront of genomic education. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey of discovery and innovation in the world of genomics.
Programme Syllabus
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add_circle_outlineModule I Introduction to Genomics
- • Deepening Understanding of Genetics and Genomics: Extend understanding of complex genetic principles and genomic technologies, and how these are applied in forensic contexts.
LEARNING SUPPORT NETWORK
Our eCampus combines the main principal tools to develop the lessons, projects, and to keep contact with the board of professors and the rest of the students live worldwide.
• Personal File Management Tool with colleagues and professors
• Track your progression, Qualifications and check your Personal Reviews.
• InMail - and other Notifications related with the programs
• Connect to your Calendar -Connect with your daily basis and keep track on communications, evaluations, events, seminars
• Library - Access to reports books, presentations and more material to expand your resources
BBI eCampus
Testimonials
We as a sector are seeing the benefits of applied genomics and its benefits to patients and society at so many degrees. The social impact of this course will establish the base for future leaders in the field.
Juan R. Garcia Executive Chairman at BBI, Barcelona, Spain
In this course not only will we learn the theoretical aspect of applied genomics but also our executive applied education will allow our candidates to work with real case studies.
Alla Al-Bawab, BBI Partner Abu Dhabi, UAE
FAQs
Here are some of the most frequent questions from our candidates
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question_answerAbout the BBI Where are the BBI Campuses?
With a presence in two of the main innovation centres in Europe, Barcelona, and Cambridge, and the second largest market in the pharmaceutical industry in Latin America our students can choose which campus will best meet their needs.
As the International BBI headquarters, the Barcelona Campus is focused on drug discovery, built on a track record since 2013 delivering management programmes for scientists wanting to develop their careers in the global pharma & biotechnology industry.
The European headquarters, our Cambridge Campus, has a broader remit across the entire Life Science sector. At Cambridge, UK, our students can realise their objective of establishing a global network of contacts in the broader spectrum of commercial opportunities in Life Sciences.
BBI Mexico connects the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry in Latin America with the major innovation hubs in Europe and the United States. It is the educational centre of reference in healthcare contributing to the development of national talent and the growth of national innovation promoting global transactions.
Know more about our campuses
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question_answerAbout the BBI What is the BBI Panel of lecturer’s professional experience?
The BBI Business School has over 140 academics and industry experts, coming from more than 20 countries, who cover the key management topics in the Life Sciences industry: corporate finance; market access and healthcare economics, preclinical and clinical regulatory requirements, medical technologies, technology transfer and entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour and an understanding of the global strategy for new drug approvals.
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question_answerAbout the BBI What is different about the BBI Business School?
The Biotechnology Business Institute (BBI) is an international business school focused on training a new generation of scientific managers and executives to prepare for their future careers. The BBI facilitates early-stage business development activities in partnership with the many stakeholders in the biotechnology sector and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. A core focus is on new drug development to treat unmet medical need but also with broadening interests across the Life Sciences sector.
The Biotechnology Business Institute was founded to develop the next generation of talent in the international Life Sciences sector for scientists seeking to advance their careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We are committed to becoming a leading international academic institution in the management of Life Sciences, through enabling the career development of a new wave of global business leaders driving disruptive change throughout the ecosystem.
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question_answerThe BBI Experience What is the practical patent study case method?
Thanks to our unique educational agreement with three of the main research centres in Barcelona our model, based on a practical patent filings, that allows our students to have an intensive full-time experience to achieve a global understanding of commercial decision-making processes.
Discussions with principal researchers and innovation managers who are planning on developing new drugs make this experience very interactive and with the academic co-ordination and the board of lectures further discussion are continued during the practical classes. The case study case is a real example, reflecting today’s global business ecosystem in biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.
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question_answerThe BBI Experience What is a typical day for a BBI student like?
Every day is different throughout the year. During the first stage, when students take their common modules, apart from the evening classes from Monday to Thursday, the students also develop their career impact programmes. These programmes have their project meetings at various research centres and participate in extra-curriculum activities.
For the final semester in Barcelona, each student develops their own academic internship programme depending on their chosen career itinerary chosen. All programmes have the same number of assignments and group work to complete. Typically, the second semester is focused increasing the time spent on students’ career-related activities.
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question_answerBBI Community What is the BBI network?
The BBI network is formed by our alumni, the academic staff, lecturers, partner companies and the technology transfer offices who collaborate with us. Over the years, we have developed a community over 700 people globally in direct contact every year.
For more information, visit our BBI community Report
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question_answerLanguage Policy Which is the English level required for the programmes?
To benefit most of the educational experience a proficient level of English is required for the programmes. An appropriate level of ability is required to communicate effectively in complex work-related situations. For example, conveying messages correctly during long business discussions is required. A basic level of informal conversational English would not be sufficient for applicants but further language development training can be recommended before the course starts.