Genome variation makes you uniqueEvery individual is unique and this individuality is largely determined by variations in the genomic DNA that are present at birth. This blueprint forms the basis of who we are. Genome variation not only determines hair and eye colour, but also predisposition to disease and physical reactions to medication.Coming soon: personal genome informationRecent developments in the field of genetics enable us to map an entire genome in a matter of days at a reasonable cost. This information, which will be available to you in the (near) future, is essential to understanding the complex relationship between health and disease. At the moment, genome-wide information already plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of heterogeneous monogenic disorders such as intellectual disability, cardiovascular disease and cancer.Course contentIn this one-week course, we will address the impact of genome information for the predisposition, diagnosis, progression, treatment and prevention of diseases. We will do this by using three model diseases: hereditary spastic paraplegia, intellectual disability, and dilated cardiomyopathy. You will assess data from real-life patients at the Dept. of Human Genetics of the Radboud university medical centre and will follow the path from patient to the use of genome information in daily life. We will draw on the latest developments in human genetics and their potential and limitations for personalised healthcare.

Course leader
Dr. A.P.M. (Arjan) de Brouwer Assistant professor Genetics Radboud University Medical Centre

Target group
This course is designed for PhD and MSc students involved in human genetics. In addition, residents and fellows in human genetics, paediatrics, and metabolic diseases are also more than welcome.Entry levelMaster PhD Post-doc

Course aim
After this course you are able to:Analyse and interpret genome data Apply this knowledge to the predisposition, diagnosis, progression, and treatment of diseases

Credits info
2 ECTS European Credits

Fee info
EUR 600: The course fee includes the registration fee, course materials, access to library and IT facilities, coffee/tea, lunch, and a number of social activities.Possible discounts10% discount for early bird applicants. The early bird deadline is 1 April 2015. 15% discount for students and PhD candidates from Radboud University and partner universities

Radboud University
Address: P.O Box 9102 Nijmegen
Postal code: 6500 HC
City: Nijmegen
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/
E-mail: radboudsummerschool@ru.nl
Phone: +31 (0)24 8187706