NHLBI Sponsored Course: Genetic Approaches to Complex Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases October 7 - 15, 2004 The Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor, Maine (Application deadline: August 9, 2004)

Hypertension, coronary heart disease, asthma, and other heart, lung, and blood diseases are polygenic with strong environmental components. An understanding of the genetic contribution to the complex etiology of these diseases can now be approached with the newest genetic and molecular tools. This intensive, 9-day course is designed for the young investigator just beginning her/his career or the more established investigator wishing to move in a new direction.

Emphasis is placed on how to characterize gene function using the latest in biochemical and molecular genetic techniques. Contemporary approaches to gene discovery such as mutagenesis and microarray analysis are also covered. Social and ethical issues surrounding the generation and use of genetic information are discussed at length during the course.

The course will be held at the Jackson Laboratory and limited to 35 participants. The course does have a fee, which includes lodging and meals.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree or its equivalent and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents. Applications will be reviewed competitively.

For application materials or further information, contact the Jackson Laboratory Courses and Conferences Department by telephone at (207) 288-6419 or go to the Jackson Laboratory Web page for this courxe (URL: http://www.jax.org/courses/events/coursedetails.do?id=41)

Tyra Hanson
The Jackson Laboratory
Courses and Conferences
600 Main Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609-1500
Phone: 207-288-6419
Fax: 207-288-6080
E-mail: tay@jax.org

See our entire season of course offerings on the Jackson Laboratory Web site at:
http://www.jax.org/courses