*Update*
The deadline for submission of poster abstracts for
travel awards has been extended to September 22nd!
Genome-wide association studies are increasingly utilized but with little
consensus on optimal research design and analysis strategies. These studies
include large arrays of candidate genes as well as hypothesis-free strategies
involving several hundred thousand polymorphisms. Critical and sometimes
controversial issues in designing and analyzing both types of study will be
examined. The conference also explores novel technological developments that
make genome-wide studies possible and population genetics that must be
considered for proper interpretation. These issues will be discussed in the
context of ongoing genome-wide association studies.
Participants will learn the latest methods for designing and analyzing
genome-wide studies for associating genetic polymorphisms with risk of complex
disease.
October 26-27, 2006
11 Category 1 Credits
Omni-New Haven Hotel at
Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT
Registration Fees
$300 before October 1,
2006
($400 after October 1, 2006)
Students*, Residents*,
Fellows* - $250
Yale Students complimentary*
Registration Fee includes two days of conference materials,
continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. All cancellations must be
received in writing (or via email) at least one week prior to the start of the
conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this
date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
*A letter of
verification from department head must accompany registration and must be mailed
to Center for Continuing Medical Education, PO Box 7619, New Haven CT 06519
prior to the conference, or presented at the registration desk.
Accreditation
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor
continuing medical education for physicians. This educational activity is
designated for a maximum of 11 Category 1 credits toward the
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours
of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of
Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence,
objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty
participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any
relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a
commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that
has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the
content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. The
Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of
interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.
