Genomic and Proteomic Approaches to Complex Heart, Lung, Blood, & Sleep Disorders
Scope/Topic
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 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.
NEW This year:
We have added an in-vivo imaging demonstration and hands-on module where mouse ultrasound, CT, EKG, FlexiVent and blood pressure measurement is covered.
The “In Vivo Imaging Demonstration and Hands-on Session” being held on Monday, October 1st beginning at 1:15 pm will take place in a barrier area at The Jackson Laboratory. If you wish to attend this session, you may not have any contact with rodents after 1:15 pm on Wednesday, Sept 26th. Everyone must take a shower and wear laundered clothes prior to coming to The Jackson Laboratory on Monday, October 1st. Additionally, closed toe & heel shoes must be worn and legs must be covered.
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.
This intensive residential course is designed for 30-40 participants who hold a doctoral degree or equivalent. The course will be held at The Jackson Laboratory’s Highseas Conference Center.
Organizers
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Luanne Peters, Ph.D., The Jackson LaboratoryEugene Bleecker, M.D., Wake Forest University
Ron Korstanje, Ph.D, The Jackson Laboratory
Deborah Meyers, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Speakers
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
2012 Confirmed Speakers list:
Terri Beaty, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Judy Blake, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Eugene Bleecker, M.D., Wake Forest University
Gary Churchill, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Nancy Cox, Ph.D., University of Chicago
Jeffrey M. Drazen, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine
Andy Greene, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
Gregory Hawkins, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Joachim Herz, M.D., UT Southwestern
Howard Jacob, Ph.D, Medical College of Wisconsin
Ron Korstanje, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Mingyu Liang, M.B., Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
Rasika Mathias, ScD., Johns Hopkins University General Internal Medicine / Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Deborah Meyers, Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Allan Pack, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Barry Paw, M.D., Ph.D., Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women's Hospital
Luanne Peters, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Narayanan Raghupathy, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Katrina Steiling, M.D., MSc, Boston University School of Medcine
Karen Svenson, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Donata Vercelli, M.D., University of Arizona
Jianfen Xu, M.D., Dr.PH., Wake Forest University
Schedule
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Please review the 2012 Draft event schedule (.pdf) for course content and structure.
The “In Vivo Imaging Demonstration and Hands-on Session” being held on Monday, October 1st beginning at 1:15 pm will take place in a barrier area at The Jackson Laboratory. If you wish to attend this session, you may not have any contact with rodents after 1:15 pm on Wednesday, Sept 26th. Everyone must take a shower and wear laundered clothes prior to coming to The Jackson Laboratory on Monday, October 1st. Additionally, closed toe & heel shoes must be worn and legs must be covered.
Registration
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Registration Fee:
Fee: $2000.00 Standard registration; $1500.00 Student Registration (requires proof of enrollment in an accredited degree program, or postdoctoral training program, or medical internship)
Registration fee includes course materials, most meals and shared lodging
To apply for this event, please:
• Complete the online application form (Opens a new page to our secured third party application site).
• Applicants will be required to upload a CV or Biosketch (2 Page Maximum) to complete the application. • Students, Post Docs and Residents are also required to upload a letter of recommendation from your supervisor or mentor.
Applications by women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Scholarships may be available on a limited basis.
Hotel/Travel
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
All students and some faculty reside together at The Highseas Conference Center, a spacious mansion built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. The retreat setting and dormitory style housing, consisting of shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Highseas promotes an interactive environment that sets this course apart from all others. Meals are prepared by our resident chef. Wireless internet access and laundry facilities are available on site.
Travel
Air
Bar Harbor is served by two airports:
- Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
- Bangor Airport (BGR)
Car
Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.
Area information:
Sponsors
Sep 27, 2012 - Oct 5, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Funding for this course is provided by:
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Grant #HL086389
We would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:
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| Event Contact: Laura Ingerson p: 207-288-6419 |