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Course in Epigenetics-856 Spring 2023 Flyer

The course covers epigenetic factors that control gene expression and may vary between individuals, influencing traits. Students will learn about factors like DNA methylation and histone modifications. They will discuss critical periods to target these factors, their evolutionary conservation, and influence on human behavior and potential as therapeutic targets.

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Course in Epigenetics-856 Spring 2023 Flyer

The course covers epigenetic factors that control gene expression and may vary between individuals, influencing traits. Students will learn about factors like DNA methylation and histone modifications. They will discuss critical periods to target these factors, their evolutionary conservation, and influence on human behavior and potential as therapeutic targets.

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Spring 2023- CLDP856 (3 credits)

Epigenetics of Behavioral and


Developmental Disorders
W 12:00-02:30 PM, DHDC 3030

Who should attend?


• Undergrads and grads interested in epigenetics
• This is a cross-disciplinary course. For example, students majoring in
Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Sociology,
Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, or students interested M. Hashim Raza, Ph.D.
in attending Medical School can enroll in this course. Assistant Professor
• Most importantly, grad students can choose the topic of their final Child Language Doctoral Program
Dole 3044
paper to help in their doctoral comprehensive exam. Haworth Lab 3042
www.cldp.ku.edu
Summary
Epigenetic factors control the level of gene expression, which may vary from
person to person. The diversity in traits is very much dependent on such factors. In
this seminar, you will learn about these factors, such as DNA methylation, histone
modifications, environment, diet, exercise, metabolic compounds, microbiota, non-
coding RNAs, and others that control gene expression. What may be the critical
window in the human life span to target these factors? How well can they be
conserved evolutionary; How do they influence human behavior, and if so, is the
influence lifelong or interim? How can such factors be used as therapeutic targets?

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