[Socbin] Announcement of 2 weeks intense Workshop in Comparative Genomics on NGS data

[Dag Ahren]

Workshop on Comparative Genomics, Europe 2011

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

9 - 21 January 2011

Application Deadline: 15 October is the preferred application deadline, 
after which time people will be admitted to the course following review 
of applications by the admissions committee. However, later applications 
will certainly be accepted.

_http://www.molecularevolution.org/workshops/WCG_
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Scott A. Handley, Michael Cummings and Dag Ahren, Co-Directors
Naiara Rodriquez-Ezpeleta, Associate Directors

The Workshop on Comparative Genomics consists of a series of 
lectures, demonstrations and computer laboratories that cover various 
aspects of comparative genomics focusing on next-generation sequencing 
data. Faculty are chosen exclusively for their effectiveness in teaching 
theory and practice in comparative genomics. Included among the faculty 
are developers and other experts in the use of computer programs and 
packages such as AUGUSTUS, Ensembl, GMOD/GBrowse, MEGAN, MIRA, and 
Scripture who provide demonstrations and consultations. The course is 
designed for established investigators, postdoctoral scholars, and 
advanced graduate students. Scientists with strong interests in the uses 
of short-read sequence data, analytical methods, comparative structure 
of genomes, SNP detection and analysis, genome visualization tools and 
related areas are encouraged to apply for admission. Lectures and 
computer laboratories total ~90 hours of scheduled instruction. 
Admission is limited and highly competitive, with admissions decisions 
determined by an international committee. No programming experience is 
required.

Topics to be covered include:

- Sequencing technologies: short-read sequencing technologies of various 
types
- Assembly and alignment: basic analyses in de novo and 
re-sequencing studies
- Gene finding and annotation: functional description of genomic data
- Genome characterization: gene content; genome structure; synteny; SNPs
- Assigning sequences to taxonomic groups in metagenomic studies
- Evolutionary genomics
- Population genomics

2010 Fee: 1800 USD. Fee includes opening reception and 
mid-course dinner, but does not include other meals or housing. Special 
discounted pricing has been arranged for hotels, pensions and hostels.

Offered in partnership with the Graduate Research School in Genomic 
Ecology (GENECO) http://www.geneco.se/

For more information and online application see the Workshop web site -

_http://www.molecularevolution.org/workshops/WCG_
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_The Workshop on Molecular Evolution is also being offered 
immediately after the Workshop on Comparative Genomics.

_http://www.molecularevolution.org/workshops/WME_

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Dag Ahren, Assistant Professor in Genomic Ecology
Microbial Ecology
Ecology Building, Lund University, Sweden
Phone +46 46 222 3995

Codirector of WCG Workshop in Comparative genomics
http://workshop.molecularevolution.org/ecg

Director of Lund University Masters Program&  GEBA in Lund
http://www.jgi.doe.gov/programs/GEBA

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