Introduction to Genome-Wide Association Studies [EL017]
Course highlights
EC points
1.4
Start date
27-01-2025
End date
31-01-2025
Course days
Monday to Friday, assignment due after the course
Faculty
Linda Broer, Carolina Medina Gomez, Cindy Boer, Vid Prijatelj, Andre Uitterlinden, Michael Vebiest, Fernando Rivadeneira
Course fee
€ 975
Location
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam NL
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Understanding of genetic epidemiology and statistics (regression analysis and maximum likelihood estimation); experience in working with the Linux command line interface, e.g. at the level of the "Linux for Scientists" course (EL016 or previously SC09).
Disciplines
- Genetic Epidemiology
Application
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Detailed information about this course:
Description
This 5-day introductory course aims to give an overview of the field of Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). During the first half of the course we focus on the biological knowledge required to understand GWAS as well as the design of GWAS studies and basic skills required to perform GWAS. In the second half of the course you will perform a GWAS as well as post-GWAS analyses to help you understand the field as a whole. GWAS is a skill one can only master by practice, which is why we give you ample opportunity to practice what we have taught you and learn the skills needed to perform your own GWAS.
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Objectives
Gain insight in new developments in the field of genome wide association studies.
Participant profile
Epidemiologists, geneticists, biostatisticians, investigators/physicians involved in clinical and pharmacological research.
Assessment
Assignment(s), Attendance