[BBC] [Gtpb] REMINDER: GACT15 - Genomic Architecture of Complex Traits

[Pedro Fernandes]

     Reminder

We are happy to announce that applications for the Bioinformatics  
training Course  GACT15 Genomic Architecture of Complex Traits are now  
*OPEN*

http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/GACT15
with Arcadi Navarro, Juan A. Rodriguez and David Allen Hughes

    IMPORTANT DATES for this Course
    Deadline for applications: Sept 19th 2015
    Latest notification of acceptance: Sept 20th 2015
    Course date: Sept 28th - Oct 1st 2015

Candidates with adequate profile will be accepted in the next 72 hours  
after the application until we reach 20 participants.

Overview
Genome-Phenome analysis is both a challenging biological problem and a  
key component of precision medicine. This course aims to introduce  
current methods and concepts used to link genomes and phenomes.  
Emphasis will be placed on mapping disease susceptibility genes.
Course topics will be presented as lectures each followed by  
illustrative practical sessions. Topics will cover technological and  
design issues as well as current data analysis and interpretation  
strategies.
A variety of approaches to Genome-Phenome analysis will be covered  
ranging from array and targeted re-sequencing of (Epi-)Genome-Wide  
Association Studies to full genome re-sequencing. The main focus of  
this course will be on complex traits, however, the genetic  
architectures of cancer and rare diseases will also be considered.
Methods:
The course is comprised of practical exercises preceded by short  
lectures. There will be opportunities to hold group discussions on  
specific case studies.
Target Audiences:
(1) Individuals with knowledge about bioinformatics and/or genomics,  
that aim at using modern methods to address population variation or  
genotype phenotype association studies.
(2) Individuals interested in some particular phenotype(s) (MDs,  
veterinarians, biologists) and wishing to commence investigation of  
the genetics of their trait(s) of interest.
(3) All individuals, graduate or professional, wishing to expand on  
their working knowledge of the genetics of complex traits.
Pre-requisites:
In addition to a reasonable level of computer literacy, a minimal  
familiarity with the basics of bioinformatics, statistics, genomics  
and biology will be assumed.
An acquaintance with studies of population variation or genotype  
phenotype association would be an advantage but not essential.

Course duration / fee:  4 days / Euro 360.00

Thank you for your interest in GTPB courses.

Pedro Fernandes
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Pedro Fernandes
GTPB Coordinator
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Apartado 14
2781-901 OEIRAS
PORTUGAL
Tel +351 21 4407912
http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt

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