Genetic Linkage Analysis: Model-free Analysis (GE05)

Kursinhalte
Theoretical background and practical issues in model-free linkage studies of complex genetic traits, qualitative outcomes and quantitative (continuous) traits, inclusion of covariates, extreme sampling, and the generalization of methods based on sibling pairs to other pedigree structures

Lernziele, Trainingsziele
Gain insight in the theoretical background and practical issues in sib-pair studies of complex genetic traits

Zielpublikum
Epidemiologists, geneticists, biostatisticians, investigators/physicians involved in clinical and pharmacological research

Qualifikationen
Basic understanding of genetic epidemiology (level ESP29) and statistics (regression analysis and maximum likelihood estimation), familiarity with PC-compatible computers

Frau Annet Bout-Tellegen