Changes
From Statistical Genetics Courses
The instructors for the course are Heather Cordell (University of Newcastle), Andrew DeWan (Yale University), Suzanne Leal (The Rockefeller University & Columbia University), Shamil Sunyaev (Harvard University) and Gao Wang (Columbia University). TBN (HRP Consulting Group) will lecture on ethics and the regulation of human subject research. A special guest lecture will be given by Jurg Ott (The Rockefeller University).
==Additional InformationCourse Materials==The maximum number of participants for this course is 34. Only individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID can attend the course. With your application form include a scan of your COVID vaccination documentation. We will be following COVID protocols. The course is wheelchair accessible. All disabilities will be accommodated. Handicapped individuals are encouraged to apply. Travel stipends of up to $1,000 each are available. Eligibility requirements are: (1) sufficient background and practical experience in statistical analysis of genetic data, and (2) demonstrated financial need. Preference for stipends will be given to pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. To apply for such a stipend, please attach a letter of request and enclose a letter of reference and proof of student or postdoctoral status. Knowledge genetic association analysis, genetic epidemiology, and/or statistical genetics are screening criteria for the selection of participants. Please submit a copy of your CV with your application as well as a letter describing your expertise/experience in detail, e.g., research and training in statistical genetics or related fields. We may contact you personally to discuss your application. If you do not have experience using Unix/LINUX it is highly beneficial to obtain this knowledge before the start of the course. The course is supported by generous funding from the National Human Genome Research Institute. For additional information contact the course organizer [mailto:suzannemleal@gmail.com?subject=Rockefeller%20Advanced%20Gene%20Mapping%20Course%202023 Suzanne Leal]: email: [mailto:suzannemleal@gmail.com suzannemleal@gmail.com] or [mailto:sml3@cumc.columbia.edu sml3@cumc.columbia.edu] Application Deadline: March 31, 2023 * [https://statgen.us/files/2023/05/adv_gene_mapping_schedule_May_2023Lecture_booklet.pdf Click here for course scheduleLecture Slides] [https://statgen.us/files/2023/05/Application%20Advanced%20Gene%20Mapping%20Course%20%20May%202023%e2%80%93%20New%20York.html Click here for the application form] * [https://statgen.us/files/2023/05/Rockefeller_advanced_course_flyer_May_23Exercise_booklet_AGMC_May_23.pdf Click here for the course flyer (please post and distribute)Exercises]
