Description
Undertake research to study patterns of genetic variation in human populations, the causes of these variations, and how they influence disease susceptibility, studying gene-gene and gene-environmental interactions in multifactorial diseases and chromosomal abnormalities, gene expression in early human development, and the influence of genes on behaviour.
Alternative labels
undertake research to study medical genetics
lead research in medical genetics
undertake investigations in medical genetics
lead investigation in medical genetics
lead investigations in medical genetics
conduct investigation in medical genetics
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undertake examinations in medical genetics
lead researches in medical genetics
conduct research in medical genetics
perform research in medical genetics
conduct investigations in medical genetics
undertake examination in medical genetics
conduct examination in medical genetics
conduct examinations in medical genetics
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Undertake research in medical genetics is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Geneticist: Geneticists study and focus their research on genetics. They analyse the fashion in which genes interact, operate, and inherit traits and characteristics. Based on their research, they attend patients with inherited diseases and conditions, congenital malformations, and genetic matters at large.
Optional skill
Undertake research in medical genetics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Biotechnical technician: Biotechnical technicians perform technological work in assistance of scientists. They work in laboratory settings where they help scientists to research, develop and test forms of biotechnology. They set up lab equipment, prepare scientific tests and gather scientific data.
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