This is a week-long residential post-graduate summer school on Statistical Genomics. This course aims to connect post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers from academia and industry with experts at Oxford's Big Data Institute, Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Department of Statistics, Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.
Tutors, internationally recognised for their scientific expertise, will offer specialist instruction and hands-on computer practicals across five broad areas of Statistical Genomics: Next-generation Sequence Data Analysis, Gene and Variant Association Testing, Genomics of Infectious Diseases, Genealogical Inference and Analysis, and Medical Genomics.
The course is aimed at trainee scientists actively engaged in statistical genomics research, who wish to expand their knowledge of concepts and techniques.
Programme details
The inaugural course will include:
- Daily lectures provide broad context and conceptual insights into key issues
- Interactive computer sessions for consolidating conceptual knowledge with practical skills
- Opportunities for one-to-one interactions with leading Oxford academics
- A relaxed small-group atmosphere in beautiful Oxford
- Punting and leisurely activities besides the River Cherwell
- Dining and en suite accommodation at St Hilda's College
- Exclusive use of the college bar overlooking Christ Church Meadow
- Refreshments served during teaching breaks
- Closing Gala dinner in a historic Oxford dining hall
Fees
Includes all tuition, en suite accommodation with full board: £1460.00
Payment
The fees for the course include all tuition, accommodation, meals on a full board basis, tea and coffee between sessions and the full social programme.
Once you have submitted your application form, you will be offered a place on the course and sent an invoice for the course fee. You have multiple options for payment, including full payment online by credit/debit card or via bank transfer within 30 days of the invoice date.
Cancellations and refunds
Participants who wish to cancel must inform the Programme Administrator by emailing summercourses@conted.ox.ac.uk
Application
Applicants should send:
- A completed application form
- A half-page cover letter explaining how they would benefit from attending this course.
- A recent CV demonstrating their active engagement in statistical genomics research.
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