Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
Today, we ModernaA leader who established the field of mRNA medicine mRNA as a medicineA new course providing a comprehensive overview of mRNA medicines, their action and potential applications.
This introductory course is open to anyone interested in advances in mRNA technology. The interactive course introduces how mRNA is applied in modern medicine, including vaccines and therapies for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, and more.
- Module 1: It introduces basic concepts about proteins and mRNA and explains their structure, how they are produced, and the important roles they play in the human body.
- Module 2: We will discuss traditional molecular approaches to drug development and how recent technological advances have expanded the options, and explore how proteins and mRNA can be used as medicines.
- Module 3: Explore different types of mRNA medicines and their potential applications in disease prevention and treatment.
“Partnering with Coursera to make this course available to everyone will help learners deepen their understanding of mRNA science, this new era of medicine, and its positive impact on human health,” said Tracey Franklin, chief human resources officer at Moderna. “At Moderna, we drive learning and believe it can change our lives.”
Learners can be audited mRNA as a medicine Take the course for free or purchase a course certificate for $49.
Moderna has pioneered the field of mRNA medicines and has helped millions of people around the world fight the pandemic. 3.5 million With STEM jobs that need to be filled in the United States by 2025, this partnership will advance science education and make it more accessible to all.
