Genomic Epidemiology in Africa
Date:
15th June 2010
A Wellcome Trust Advanced Course is to be held on Genomic Epidemiology in Africa at the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya from 28 Nov - 3 Dec 2010. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have become a powerful tool for obtaining clues to the genetics of resistance and susceptibility to disease. This computer-based course, will follow the experimental process; starting with an introduction to the population genetics and its relevance to study design, through to data collection and analysis, and on to interpreting and following up results.
Topics will include:
• Population genetics and association studies
• Study design and exploiting population cohorts
• Data quality and basic association analysis
• Controlling for confounding effects
• Follow up analysis.
The course will feature seminars by a panel of distinguished, international speakers. The application deadline is 27 August 2010. For full details, please visit: www.wellcome.ac.uk/advancedcourses
The course is subsidised by The Wellcome Trust and travel bursaries are available for non-commercial applicants (subject to terms and conditions).