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Organiser
Michel Georges, University of Liège, Belgium
Introduction
The Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics is a world re-knowned advanced course in
statistical genetics. It was initiated in 1995 by Professor Bruce Weir, formerly William Neal
Reynolds Professor of Statistics and Genetics at North Carolina State University, and – since
2006 – head of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The objectives are to introduce biologists to modern methods of statistical analysis of
genomic data and to introduce statisticians to statistical problems arising in modern genomics. The programme is composed of a series of 2-½ day modules covering evolving topics in
biostatistics and bioinformatics. The course targets PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and senior scientists both from
academia and industry.
Each module is thought by a team of 2-3 world leading experts in the corresponding field. Most modules
comprise both theoretical and practical (computer) sessions. Students are encouraged to bring
their own datasets to the course.
Individuals attending the Summer Institute receive certificates of completion recognising their
participation.
Programme
The Summer Institute will comprise three series of concomitant modules as illustrated below.
5th - 7th Sept |
7th - 9th Sept |
12th - 14th Sept |
1.1 Population genetic data analysis Bruce Weir & Jerome Goudet |
2.1 QTL mapping Rebecca Doerge & Zhao.-Bag Zeng |
3.1 Plant and animal association mapping Michel Georges & Peter Bradbury |
1.2 Quantitative genetics Bill Muir & Bruce Walsh |
2.2 Human association mapping Alison Motsinger-Reif & Dahlia Nielsen |
3.2 Graphical methods Vanessa Didelez & Nuala Sheehan |
1.3 Gene expression data Greg. Gibson & John Storey |
2.3 DNA evidence Roberto Puch-Solis & Bruce Weir |
3.3 Coalescent theory |
2.4 R/Bioconductor workshop Thomas Lumley & Ken Rice |
Download the information brochure here.
Venue
Liège is a city of ~ 250,000 inhabitants located ~ 90 kms south east of Brussels International airport, 75 Kms
from Charleroi airport (e.g. Ryan Air), 25 Kms from Maastricht airport, and has its own Bierset airport. Liège is on the TGV road enabling participants to come by “Tallys” high speed train.
The Summer Institute will be held on the Sart Tilman Campus of the ULg. This
remarkable 500 ha forested domain is located at less than 10 Kms from the center of Liège
and easily accessible by public transportation.
The courses will be held in the centrally located “Amphithéâtres de l’Europe”.
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Registration
Registration is now closed.
