NBIC PhD Course - Comparative Genomics: from evolution to function On June 27 - July 1, 2011 the NBIC PhD School organises the PhD Course 'Comparative Genomics: from evolution to function' in Utrecht. Course Lecturers: Berend Snel (coordinator), Martijn Huynen, Jaap Heringa Course Description Comparative genomics between species and types of data is pivotal for biology. The first two days we move "beyond blast": supersensitive homology searches, domain level analysis of protein evolution and interpretation of gene trees (levels of orthology). Based on this, the threeremaining days investigate: (1) functional and evolutionary consequence of (genome)duplications, (2) the evolution of interactions and complexes (3) the prediction and evolution of genomic regulatory elements. Target audience The course is intended for PhD and master students in bioinformatics, especially those interested in evolution or in comparing various genomics data between species. More information about the course, including information about the course programme, can be found on http://www.nbic.nl/index.php?id=638 . Enrolment information can be found at http://www.nbic.nl/education/nbic-phd-school/enrolment/. This course is part of the Education Programme of the NBIC PhD School. The PhD School is an initiative of NBIC together with a number of universities to organize high level education and training for PhD students in bioinformatics. More information about the latest developments of the NBIC PhD School can also be found on the NBIC website (www.nbic.nl -> Education -> NBIC PhD School). Best regards, Celia van Gelder Project leader Education NBIC -- Dr. Celia W.G. van Gelder Coordinator Education CMBI Projectleader Education NBIC tel. +31-(0)24-3666120 e-mail: C.vanGelder@cmbi.ru.nl websites: www.cmbi.ru.nl, www.nbic.nl Postal address: CMBI 260 Radboud University Nijmegen-Medical Centre /NCMLS PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen The Netherlands