Iowa Institute of Human Genetics

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- Med Labs 2114*: Topics in Human Genetics Summer Course 2013*Please note the location update.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics an overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing, personalized genomic medicine and the role of the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics in medical care in the 21st century. Each session will include a 45 minute lecture and 15 minutes for discussion and questions. The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics course and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course. The course will meet five times from 12:00-1:00pm; June 19June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 The second session “Complex Disease & Functional Confirmation of Disease Genes” will focus on 1) association study design and interpretation; 2) Common disease Rare Variant hypothesis (CDRV); 3) Common disease Common Variant hypothesis (CDCV); and 4) experimental strategies that can be utilized to confirm a disease gene identified in a next generation sequencing project. By the end of the session students should be able to assess an association study design as well interpret the results. Students should also be able to define and identify common and rare variants in genetic disease.

- 2114 Med Labs: PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE 'Elements of Study Design: How Statistics Can Help You Optimize Your Research Efforts'Deborah Dawson, PhDProfessor, Dows Institute for Dental ResearchUniversity of IowaPlease see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information.

- Med Labs 2114*: Topics in Human Genetics Summer Course 2013 *Please note the location update. The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics an overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing, personalized genomic medicine and the role of the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics in medical care in the 21st century. Each session will include a 45 minute lecture and 15 minutes for discussion and questions. The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics course and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course. The course will meet five times from 12:00-1:00pm; June 19June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 The third session “Next Generation Sequencing & Bioinformatics” will focus on 1) differences between next generation sequencing technologies; 2) applications and study design issues regarding next generation sequencing; 3) introduction to the transcriptome. By the end of the session students should be able to select an appropriate next generation sequencing platform for a given experimental question as well as be able to outline an analysis approach to identify a disease causing variant by building upon the lessons learned throughout the course.

- Med Labs 2114*: Topics in Human Genetics Summer Course 2013 *Please note the location update.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics an overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing, personalized genomic medicine and the role of the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics in medical care in the 21st century. Each session will include a 45 minute lecture and 15 minutes for discussion and questions. The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics course and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course. The course will meet five times from 12:00-1:00pm; June 19June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 The fourth session “The Iowa Institute of Human Genetics (IIHG) and What It Can Do for You” will focus on 1) overview of the IIHG; 2) DNA Core resources; and 3) Bioinformatics Core resources. By the end of the session the students should be aware of the resources and programs available through the IIHG which may facilitate their education and research.