Personalized Genomics: The Future is Now

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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 four model diseases: intellectual disability, ciliopathies, ADHD, and autoimmune diseases. You will assess data from real-life patients at the Dept. of Human Genetics of the Radboud university medical center and 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.

Period
11-08-2014 - 15-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
This course is designed for PhD and MSc students involved in human genetics. However, residents and fellows in human genetics, paediatrics, and metabolic diseases are also welcome.

Course aim
After this course you will be able to:1. Analyse and interpret genome data2. Apply this knowledge to the predisposition, diagnosis, progression, treatment and prevention of diseases

Credits
2.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 550[Convert to USD]The course fee includes the registration fee, course materials, access to library and IT facilities, coffee/tea, lunch, and a number of social activities. The fee does not include accommodation, travel costs, dinner, insurance and other costs. Discounts 10% discount for early bird applicants. The early bird deadline is 1 April 2014.15% discount for students and PhD candidates from Radboud University and partner universities

Course leader
Dr. A. (Arjan) PM de Brouwer, Assistant professor Genetics, Radboud university medical centre

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