National Human Genome Research Institute Offer (PDF)
On behalf of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health, I would like to bring to your attention a one week course sponsored by the NHGRI. The “Current Topics in Genomic Research Short Course “ is an intensive course designed to update faculty on genome science as well as the continuing effort to find the genetic basis of various diseases and disorders. The course also presents current topics on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics.
This course is designed to update instructors who train students from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in health related sciences and instructors from institutions that predominantly train students with disabilities and students from disadvantaged backgrounds including certain rural and inner-city environments.
The 2008 Short Course will be held August 3 through August 8 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Each faculty member accepted to the course will be required to nominate one student from his or her institution to participate in the student track of the course. If you or member(s) of your faculty would like to participate in this course, please see the website and PDF attachment for more details about the program and application process. Applications will be due April 4. Applicants will be notified whether they have been accepted for the program by April 11th. If you have any questions contact me if there are any questions (easterc@mail.nih.gov). Visit http://www.genome.gov/10000217 for the online application. Please feel free to distribute this email to your colleagues.
Best regards,
Carla Easter, PhD
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Jean F. Jenkins Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Senior Clinical Advisor
Contractor, NHGRI, NIH
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