SMED8020 - Genetic Epidemiology

SMED8020 focuses on the understanding of genetic epidemiology concepts and understanding of genetic variation in the population. Topics to be taught are study design, analysis methods (whole genome, mendelian randomization and functional follow-up), bias and confounding in analyses, implication of functional findings, the use of registry data and ethical considerations.

After completing the course, the students should understand the concepts of genetic epidemiology, understand how genetic variation manifests itself in the population and how it can be studied. More detailed information is available at NTNU´s course page. 

2022

Date: May 30th - June 3rd (Monday to Friday)
Place: NTNU Trondheim, attendance required
Exam: Digital, the week after the course
Language: English