Genetic Analysis in Clinical Research - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Kursinhalte
The course comprises basic introductions about genetics of complex disorders, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, genome-wide association studies, meta-analysis, pharmacogenetics, translational research, risk prediction and genetic test evaluation. These introductions are illustrated in several guest lectures where researchers present ongoing genomics research at Erasmus MC and afiliated centers.

Zielpublikum
After this course, participants should be able to read and critically evaluate scientific research papers about gene discoveries, genome-wide association studies and genome-based prediction of common diseases.

Qualifikationen
Completed Master’s programme or equivalent knowledge.

Lokaler Veranstalter
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (Nihes)

Anmerkungen
This course is part of the Erasmus Winter Programme 2009.