Announcement/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 -- Pedro Fernandes GTPB Coordinator Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 2781-901 OEIRAS PORTUGAL Tel +351 21 4407912 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt _______________________________________________ Gtpb mailing list Gtpb@igc.gulbenkian.pt https://lists.igc.gulbenkian.pt/mailman/listinfo/gtpb