The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

This highly acclaimed course covers the application of statistics, molecular biology and genetics to the analysis of complex diseases such as asthma, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Both human and animal model data are presented and considered in depth.

Students learn to detect the genetic basis of disease, perform linkage analysis, conduct genome scans, analyze quantitative trait loci, detect gene interactions, map complex disease genes and clone genes. Emphasis is also placed on how to characterize gene function using the latest in biochemical and molecular genetic techniques. Contemporary approaches to gene discovery such as mutagenesis, microarray analysis, comparative genomics and SNP discovery and analysis are also covered. Social and ethical issues surrounding the generation and use of genetic information are discussed during the course.

Intensive hands-on workshops further expose students to the bioinformatics tools such as: Omim, MGD, Unigene, GeneBank, Blast, Gene-scan, SwissProt and Entrez.

The formal lectures, discussion groups, demonstrations and tutorials, study sessions, recreational activities and informal residential interaction provide a unique and varied learning opportunity. The course is limited to 35-40 students to provide informal and meaningful interaction with the entire group.

Presentations from the 2006 course can be viewed here

Continuing Medical Education Information:
Eastern Maine Medical Center is accredited by the Maine Medical Association and the AMA Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Eastern Maine Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 64 AMA PRA Category I Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Organizers

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Eugene Bleecker, M.D., Wake Forest University
Deborah Meyers, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Beverly Paigen, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Luanne Peters, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Core faculty include:

Terri Beaty, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Eugene Bleecker, M.D., Wake Forest University
Molly Bogue, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Carol Bult, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Gary Churchill, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Andrew Greene, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
Ross Hardison, Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University
Gregory Hawkins, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Joachim Herz, M.D., UT Southwestern
Naftali Kaminski, M.D., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Benjamin King, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Renhua Li, The Jackson Laboratory
Donna Maglott, Ph.D., National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH
Deborah Meyers, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Debbie Nickerson, Ph.D., University of Washington
Allan Pack, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Beverly Paigen, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Barry Paw, M.D., Ph.D., Brigham & Women's Hospital 
Luanne Peters, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
David Shaw, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Derry Roopenian, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Karen Svenson, B.A., The Jackson Laboratory
Donata Vercelli, M.D., University of Arizona, Arizona Respiratory Center
Jianfeng Xu, M.D., Ph.D., Wake Forest University

Schedule

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The preliminary schedule (.pdf) is available for review.  Schedule updates will be made as plans are finalized.  Please contact the workshop coordinator (link above) with any questions you have regarding the schedule.

Registration

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Applicants need to possess a doctoral degree or equivalent. Please submit the following:

• a completed Application Form (.pdf)
• a letter of recommendation from your PI or supervisor sent to Laura Lelansky

Limited travel scholarships may be available to qualified applicants. Requests for scholarship consideration must accompany your application and include your citizenship/immigration status and description of need. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarship support. Scholarship award amounts depend on the number of qualified applications demonstrating need.

Applications will be reviewed on a competitive selection basis and will continue until the course is full.

Application material should be sent via email to the event coordinator (contact information link above)

Applications by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Registration Fee

$1,750, $1,200 for qualified post-docs and medical interns

The registration fee includes all course materials, meals, and lodging at Highseas Conference Center

Accommodations/Travel

Sep 4, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Participants and some faculty reside together at Highseas Conference Center, a retreat-like mansion with dormitory style lodging. Highseas sits atop the cliffs overlooking the entrance to Frenchman's Bay, and adjacent to Acadia National Park.  Details will be provided to accepted participants.

Travel

Air

Bar Harbor is served by two airports:

• Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
• Bangor Airport (BGR)

Bus

(seasonal, late May-early September)

• Vermont Transit

Car

Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.

Area information:

• Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Acadia National Park