Interactive Karyotyping Training
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Despite the wide use of newer techniques in genetic diagnostics, there remains a need for technologists to learn human chromosomemorphology, identify abnormal metaphases and report clinical abnormalities. Global shortage of cytogenetic trainers and a time consuming training process makes Karyotyping training difficult. We have developed a web based interactive Karyotyping training tool, KaryoTutor©, that allows technologists to learn karyotyping in an interactive environment and aids the trainer in the training process. KaryoTutor© provides visual clues for identifying abnormal chromosomes, provides instant test scores and includes a reference library of ideograms,sample chromosome images and reference materials. Trainees are able to recursively work on a case till a satisfactory result is achieved, with KaryoTutor providing interactive inputs. Additionally, trainers can assign cases and monitor trainee progress using audit trail management and other administrative features.
Authors and Affiliations
Ashwin Kotwaliwale
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP109058
- DOI -
- Views 177
- Downloads 0
Caesalpinia bonduc Linn Extracts Exhibit Hepatoprotective Effect on HepG2 Cells against Paracetamol by Up-regulating Glutathione Related Genes
Background: Caesalpinia bonduc (CB) is said to own various pharmacological and therapeutic application against a number of diseases. It is used widely in folk medicine to treat liver diseases. In the present study, we ha...
Variations of Lung Fissures: A Cadaveric Study
Background: The presence of fissures in the normallungs enhances uniform expansion and hence facilitatesmore air intake. Accessory and incomplete fissuresof varying depth can be seen in unusual locationsof the lung, deli...
Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis of Axillary Region: A Case Report
Background: Nocardiosis is an uncommon but world-wide infection caused by several species of soil-borne aerobic bacteria belonging to the genus Nocardia. Primary cutaneous nocardiosis (PCN) is an uncommon entity. It usua...
Comparison of Whole Blood Culture and Blood Clot Culture for theDiagnosis of Enteric Fever
A Rare Cutaneous Adnexal Tumour with a Rare Presentation
Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumour (PTT) is a rapidly growing large cutaneous adnexal neoplasm. Although biologically considered as benign, it may be locally aggressive. Malignant transformation of these lesions, know...