Genetic Analysis in Clinical Research - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Contenido de curso
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.

Destinatario
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.

Calificaciones
Completed Master’s programme or equivalent knowledge.

Organizador local
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (Nihes)

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