Training Courses 2011

European Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics

Course organiser:
Michel Georges: University of Liège, Belgium

The Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics is a world re-knowned advanced course in statistical genetics. 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. Examples of recently offered modules include: population genetic data analysis, quantitative genetics, introductory and advanced QTL mapping, genetic epidemiology and association mapping, coalescent theory, MCMC for genetics, microarray analysis, molecular phylogenetics and bioinformatics.
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Date and venue: September 5-14, 2011; Liège, Belgium