The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

This one-week course covers computational and experimental approaches to genetic studies that utilize whole genome approaches. Lectures and computer workshops are designed to accommodate students with a wide variety of backgrounds. Biologists seeking to gain a deeper understanding of statistical and computational methods as well as quantitative scientists desiring exposure to biological problems are welcome. Topics to be covered include genetic mapping, gene expression microarray analysis and computational modeling of complex systems.

For more information visit the Center for Genome Dynamics.

Organizers

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Gary Churchill, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Karl Broman, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison 
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2012 Speakers:

Alan Attie, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Karl Broman, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Carol Bult, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Judy Blake, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Gregory W. Carter, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Elissa Chesler, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Gary Churchill, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Eleazar Eskin, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Dan Gatti, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Shawn Gomez, Eng.Sc.D, University of North Carolina
Steve Horvath, Ph.D., DSc., University of California, Los Angeles
Christana Kendziorski, Ph.D., The University of Wisconsin, Madison 
Benjamin King,M.S., Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
Ron Korstanje, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Susan McClatchy, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Steven Munger, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Narayanan Raghupathy, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Saunak Sen, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Karen Svenson, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Brian Yandell, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Schedule

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Please review the 2012 Draft Schedule (.pdf) for course content and structure.

Registration

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Registration Fee:

Standard Fee: $1500
Student Fee: $1000

• 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.

Hotel/Travel

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Participants and some faculty reside together at Highseas Conference Center, a Georgian style mansion built in 1912. Highseas is perched on the cliffs overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and surrounded by beautiful Acadia National Park. This is casual, dormitory-style housing, consisting of shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Wireless internet access is provided throughout the building. 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:

• Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Acadia National Park

Sponsors

Oct 28, 2012 - Nov 4, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Funding for the Courses and Conferences Program is provided by:

• The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  
• National Institute Of General Medical Sciences
  
  "Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by R25GM061364 from the National Institute Of General Medical Sciences. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government."

We would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:

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