GENETIC-EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES OF COMPLEX DISEASES
June 11 - 18, 1996
Invited Speakers: Previous course lecturers have included: L. Eaves, D. Easton, B. Keats, K. Kidd. K. Merikangas, J. Ott, R. Ottman, M. Pericak-Vance, G. Peterson, C. Sing, R. Spielman, B. Suarez, J. Todd.
Program:
This lecture course will consider the difficulties in studying the genetic basis of complex disorders, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and epilepsy, with a particular emphasis on neuropsychiatric conditions. We will discuss genetic-epidemiologic study designs, including family, twin and adoption studies, as well as mode of inheritance analyses, and their role in setting the framework for understanding the genetic and non-genetic components of a disease.
A major focus will be the identification of specific gene effects using both linkage and association analysis. We will discuss the efficiency and robustness of different designs for such analysis; further we will consider how evidence from genetic-epidemiologic studies informs both the design and interpretation of molecular genetic studies. Recent discoveries of genes for both Mendelian and non-Mendelian diseases will guide the discussion of the various methodologic issues.
Registration :
Information on how to register online is available.
Deadline for Abstracts: Application Deadline is March 15, 1996
Email for Requests and Registration: meetings@cshl.org