SNP's and Human Diseases VII

Aim

The analysis of DNA polymorphisms, in particular Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), is becoming a standard research approach to understand causes of disease, in particular the so-called “complex” diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, etc.
The aim of this course is to give a broad introduction in SNP techniques and applications.

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Location & Organization

Organizer

MOLMED - Molecular Medicine Postgraduate School

Co-organizers

MGC, NIHES

Course Director

Prof. Dr. André Uitterlinden, Dr. Frank van Vliet

Faculty / Teachers

Postgraduate School Molecular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Erasmus MC

Location / venue

Rotterdam, Erasmus MC

Costs

Free for members of the Molmed/MGC Research schools. 300 euro for other Erasmus participants and PhD, PostDoc and Master students. 600 euro for non-commercial participants.

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Timing & Workload

Duration Five days
ECTS points -
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures and practicals.

Examination no

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Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

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More Information

http://www.molmed.nl/courses/CourseDetail.asp?backpage=courses.asp&courseID=637