Genomic and Proteomic Approaches to Complex Heart, Lung, Blood, & Sleep Disorders, 2013

Genomic and Proteomic Approaches to Complex Heart, Lung, Blood, & Sleep Disorders

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Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 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.

We have added an in-vivo imaging demonstration and hands-on module where mouse ultrasound, CT, EKG, FlexiVent and blood pressure measurement is covered.

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

This intensive course offers a mix of formal lectures, discussion groups, demonstrations, tutorials, and study sessions. The course is held in a retreat-like setting at The Jackson Laboratory's Highseas Conference Center, and is limited to 35 participants to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere with exceptional interaction between students and faculty. This residential interaction provides a unique and varied learning opportunity.

Organizers

Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Luanne Peters, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Eugene 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

Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

2013 Speakers will be listed as confirmed. The 2012 Speakers included:

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
Steven Munger, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
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, B.A., The Jackson Laboratory
Donata Vercelli, M.D., University of Arizona
Jianfen Xu, M.D., Dr.PH., Wake Forest University

Schedule

Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2013 event schedule is being developed and will be posted as soon as possible. In the meantime, please view the 2012 event schedule (.pdf) for an idea of course content and structure.

Registration

Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Registration Fee:
Fee: $1,650.00

Registration fee includes course materials, most meals and shared lodging

To apply for this event, please:

-Complete the online application form (opens a new window to our secured third party application site).

-Applicants will be required to upload a CV or Biosketch (2 page maximum) to complete the applicaiton.
Scholarships may be available on a limited basis.

-If you are a student, post-doc, medical resident or fellow, you are also required to provide a letter of recommendation from your supervisor or mentor.

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

Accepted participants will be provided with course registration information.

Hotel/Travel

Oct 6, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 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.

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