By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content material Officer, Coursera
Immediately, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Moderna, a pacesetter in establishing the sphere of mRNA drugs, to supply mRNAs as Medicines, a brand new course that gives a complete overview of mRNA medicines, how they work, and their potential purposes.
This newbie course is open to anybody and everybody who’s interested by mRNA expertise developments. The interactive course showcases how mRNA may be utilized in fashionable drugs, together with vaccines and therapies for infectious ailments, immuno-oncology, uncommon ailments, and extra:
- Module 1: Introduces the basic ideas of proteins and mRNAs, explaining their constructions, how they’re made, and the essential roles they play within the human physique.
- Module 2: Covers basic molecular approaches to creating medicines and the way latest technological advances have expanded our choices, exploring how proteins and mRNAs can be utilized as medicines.
- Module 3: Explores the varied kinds of mRNA medicines and their potential purposes in stopping and treating ailments.
“By partnering with Coursera to supply this course to everybody, we may also help learners deepen their understanding of mRNA science, this new period of medication, and its constructive impression on human well being,” stated Tracey Franklin, Chief Human Assets Officer of Moderna. “At Moderna, we champion studying and imagine it may possibly remodel our lives.”
Learners can audit mRNA as Medicines without cost or buy a course completion certificates for $49.
Moderna has been a pacesetter in establishing the sphere of mRNA drugs and has helped tens of millions of individuals worldwide fight the pandemic. With an estimated 3.5 million STEM jobs that may must be crammed within the U.S. by 2025, this partnership will advance scientific training and make it extra accessible to all.