Aim
This 2-day course will explain to you the basic concepts in human genetics, and more in particular “Complex Genetics”. This is the scientific discipline that studies the role of genetic variation in common complex diseases (such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc.) and traits (such as blood pressure, BMD, glucose level, height, cholesterol level, etc.).
Location & Organization
Organizer
MOLMED - Molecular Medicine Postgraduate School
Course Director
Prof. Dr André Uitterlinden, Dept Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC
Faculty / Teachers
Prof.Dr André Uitterlinden, Dr Joyce van Meurs, Dr Aaron Isaacs, and Dr Fernando Rivadeneira
Location / venue
Rotterdam, Erasmus MC
Costs
Free for members of the Molmed/MGC Research schools. 125 euro for other members of Erasmus MC, PhDs, Post Docs and master students. 250 euro for other non-commercial participants.
Timing & Workload
Duration Two days
Teaching methods used
Interactive lectures.
Examination no
Criteria
Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes
More Information
http://www.molmed.nl/courses/CourseDetail.asp?backpage=courses.asp&courseID=632
Categories
Therapeutic Areas: None
Enabling Technologies: None
Methodology: None
Auxiliary skills: None
Target Group
All researchers
Country
NL
City
Rotterdam
More information
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