Fascinated by the role of genetics in health and disease? Ready to explore the genome with powerful tools and real GWAS data? This course is exactly what you need!

Led by experts including Prof. Fernando Rivadeneira and Dr. Katerina Trajanoska, you’ll dive into the world of genome-wide association studies,  uncovering how our DNA influences traits, disorders, and treatment possibilities.

What’s in Store?

• Understand the fundamentals of GWAS: linkage disequilibrium, haplotypes, population stratification
  • Learn how to run and interpret GWAS with tools like PLINK2, LD-LINK, and FUMA
  • Practice data quality control, imputation, and meta-analysis
  • Explore downstream analyses like fine-mapping, colocalization, and polygenic risk scores
  • Connect GWAS findings to translational applications and gene-drug targets
  • Get expert advice on collaborative research and working in consortia

Who’s This For?

Researchers in clinical genetics, epidemiology, bioinformatics or biostatistics, who want to understand and apply GWAS in their own work. A basic grasp of genetics, statistics, and command-line tools is recommended.

Course Details:

• Credits: 1.4 EC
  • Fee: €1090
  • Location: Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Faculty: Prof. Fernando Rivadeneira, Dr. Katerina Trajanoska & others
  • Materials: Digital course materials sent before the start
  • Prerequisites: Basic genetics, epidemiology, and biostats knowledge

Why Join?

Because understanding the human genome is key to the future of medicine and this course gives you the skills, tools, and insights to start making sense of it. All in one week, with top-notch teaching and hands-on practice.

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