Short Course on Mathematical Approaches to the Analysis of Complex Phenotypes
	The Jackson Laboratory , Bar Harbor, Maine October 11 - 17, 2000
	We are currently in the midst of a genetics revolution that promises to push "breakthrough" biomedical research to new levels. A large part of this revolution depends upon the analysis of the relationships between genes and their effects on complex biological systems and phenotypes. Investigators must become increasingly skilled in the use of mathematical, computational and statistical tools to address a variety of important biological questions. Similarly, scientists with mathematical or computational backgrounds who wish to apply their skills to some of these complex problems will need to develop a deeper understanding of the biological principles involved. Therefore, this course highlights current approaches used to address the analysis of complex genetic traits both in humans and other model systems, and is designed for biologists requiring training in the use of mathematical, computational and statistical tools as well for scientists with mathematical or computational backgrounds that wish to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary biological problems in genetics. This course further introduces scientists with training in statistics, mathematics or computer science to the concepts and tools used in the genetic analysis of complex phenotypes. The course will focus primarily on gene mapping and complex trait analysis in humans and mice.
	Organized by:	Gary Churchill, Ph.D., Course Director, The Jackson Laboratory, Nicholas Schork, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University and Ariel Darvasi, Ph.D., SmithKline Beecham
	Invited Speakers:	Wes Beamer, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Carol Bult, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Rebecca Doerge, Ph.D., Purdue Univeristy Josee Dupuis, Ph.D., Genome Therapeutics, Inc. Eva Eicher, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Warren Ewens, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Eleanor Feingold, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Michael Festing, D.Sc., MRC, University of Leicester Wayne Frankel, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Haralambos Gavras, M.D., Boston University Medical Center Ina Hoeschele, Ph.D., University of Virginia Edward Leiter, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Juergen Naggert, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Patsy Nishina, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Beverly Paigen, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Jaya Satagopan, Ph.D., Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center David Serreze, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Elizabeth Thompson, Ph.D., Washington University Daniel Weeks, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Hongyu Zhao, Ph.D., Yale University
	Deadline for Abstracts:	Not Applicable
	Registration:	Registration Fee: The course fee of $1,200 includes lodging and meals at our historic Highseas Conference Center. Scholarships: Four full and four half scholarships will be awarded based on need and to ensure adequate representation of minortity and women participants. Please include your request for a scholarship in your application letter and describe need. Applications: Placement is limited to 30 participants. Attendance will be limited to applicants with a doctoral degree or near completion of a doctoral degree. Application for admission is made by submitting: 1) a letter describing your research background and stating why you want to attend this course. Please include your gender and minority status, to ensure adequate representation from women and minorities. Gender is especially important for room scheduling purposes. 2) A curriculum vitae. 3) A letter of recommendation from you mentor or supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a competitive selection basis until September 1, 2000 or until the course is full. Applications by Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged.
	Email for Requests and Registration:	slw@jax.org
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