GENEtalks: Nutrigenomics in Clinical Practice

Is the answer to optimum health and wellbeing really all in the genes? 

Can genetics alter the way our body responds to foods or influence nutrition requirements? 

Do foods, lifestyle or nutritional supplements we consume modify gene expression or compensate for their effects? 

How strong is the evidence about the impact of specific gene variations on health, to aid clinical decision-making? 

Which health claims about nutrigenomics are clinically justifiable versus lacking credibility?

What is known about the interactions between different gene variants, and why does it matter? 

Are commercially available genetic tests reliable, and what do you need to consider when choosing tests, or interpreting their results? 

Could planned changes in the regulation, delivery and availability of genetic screening in the UK influence clinical nutrition scope of practice? What do we know so far? 

Across 10x monthly video-streaming lectures, this course will refresh and build-upon foundational genetics to introduce the essential knowledge required to make evidence-based decisions about nutrigenomics in clinical practice.  The course assumes you will be a healthcare practitioner or final year student with a good foundation in nutrition.

Each video will be released in sequence and will be available to stream as many times as you need, throughout the course length, but will not be available to download. You will receive permanent copies of the slides.

What will you learn about?

Available from 29th October 2022

Lecture 1:  Foundations in Genetics: Legislation and UK/EU initiatives; molecular biology refresh, terminology, current/future practice requirements.

Available from 26th November 2022

Lecture 2: Genetic Tests: Technologies - standardisation, reliability and accreditation of laboratories; issues and limitations.

Available from 24th December 2022

Lecture 3: Identifying, interpreting and critiquing genetic research: weight, quality, scope, statistical issues and applying evidence to clients.

Available from 28th January 2023

Lecture 4: Nutrient assimilation & metabolism.

Available from 25th February 2023

Lecture 5: Cardiovascular health.

Available from 25th March 2023

Lecture 6: Endocrine and metabolic health.

Available from 29th April 2023

Lecture 7: Neuro-, psycho- and cognitive health.

Available from 27th May 2023

Lecture 8: Inflammation & immune health.

Available from 24th June 2023

Lecture 9: Musculoskeletal health.

Available from 29th July 2023

10. Liver metabolism, phytochemical and drug interactions.