A week of full immersion in the world of pangenomics
Summer & Winter School
Livestock pangenomics: how to construct and exploit whole genome information
Piacenza
July 22,2024 - July 27, 2024
Formazione continua
Lifelong Learning
Agrifood & Environment
The school will train PhD students and young researchers in the construction, application, and interpretation of the pangenome, addressing livestock species with insights also on plants and humans. The school will provide theoretical knowledge and data analysis skills using bioinformatics tools.
Objective
Discover what a pangenome is, learn the basics of quality checking, constructing and using a pangenome, and explore the potential future applications of pangenomes that may open new research opportunities. The School will have theoretical classes and practical sessions to enable students to learn and apply the techniques that are taught, and will include examples and demonstration.
Program
The course will be in English for a total of 44 hours: 28 hours lectures and 16 hours practicals.
Objectives are:
• To understand the theoretical principles and applications of pangenomics
• To interpret and analyze pangenomics data with proper bioinformatic tools
• To develop a critical awareness of the implications of pangenomics • To communicate the results of pangenome analyses in a clear and concise manner
Key features
Tutors at the School are leading experts in pangenome construction, annotation and applications
Certificate of attendance issued by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Info point
Pertecipant profile
PhD students in Italy and abroad
Post-Docs in Italy and abroad
Researchers with interest in genomics
When & Where
Residenza Gasparini, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
July 22 - July 27 2024
Registration by July 15, 2024
Registration fees
EARLY REGISTRATION 650€ - For those who register by May 15, 2024
LATE REGISTRATION 750€ - Fore those who register between May 16, 2024 and July 15, 2024.
Faculty
PAOLO AJMONE MARSAN
Full Professor of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and Director of PhD School AGRYSISTEM
JOHN LEWIS WILLIAMS
Visiting Professor of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
RICCARDO NEGRINI
Associate Professor of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
LICIA COLLI
Associate Professor of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
MARIA MATILDE PASSAMONTI
Coordinator and Tutor of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Partner
For further information
pangenome.summerschool@unicatt.it
OR
Dr. Claudia Vacchelli
Continuing & Executive Education
Ph. (+39) 0523 599 393
claudia.vacchelli@unicatt.it
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
formazionecontinua.unicatt.it
