The 1st OpenGENE Workshop on functional genomics and
complex phenotypes in the Baltic Region

“GWAS: from genotyping to sequencing”
August 22-26 2010, Tartu, Estonia

Invitation poster (.pdf)

Download the workshop Booklet HERE (.pdf)

Registration:
Registration will be opened - 1st May 2010
During registration Abstract should be submitted.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Max. number of participants is 30.

The final list of accepted participants:

Georgi Hudjashov – University of Tartu and Estonian Biocentre, Estonia

Astanand Jugessur - Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway

Karin Tamm - Tallinn University of Technology, Center for Biology of Integrated Systems, Estonia

Valentina Tsõpova - University of Tartu, Estonia

Martin Kask - Competence Centre for Cancer Research, Estonia

Konstantinos Douroudis - University of Tartu, Estonia

Abdel Abdellaoui - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Evelin Mihailov - University of Tartu, Estonia

Monika Karmin - University of Tartu and Estonian Biocentre, Estonia

Kristiina Rull - University of Tartu, Estonia

Viatcheslav Saviouk - VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Erika Tamm - University of Tartu, Estonia

Tiit Nikopensius - University of Tartu, Estonia

Erwan Pennarun - University of Tartu, Estonia

Alenka Šmid – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Nataša Karas Kuželi?ki - University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Linda Piekuse - Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Madara Kreile - Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Radko Avi – University of Tartu, Estonia

Kristi Huik - University of Tartu, Estonia

Elena Vashukova - D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology RAMS, St. Petersburg, Russia

Anna Voytovich - St.Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, Russia

Evgeniya Konyukhova – Kazan Federal University, Russia

Liliya Sungatullina – Kazan Federal University, Russia

Linda Tarasova - Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center, Latvia

Ineta Kalnina - Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center, Latvia

Aidas Pranculis - Vilnius University, Lithuania

Vaidas Dirse - Vilnius University, Lithuania

Ingrida Utkveryte - Vilnius University, Lithuania

Ingrida Pepalyte - Vilnius University, Lithuania

To whom:
PhD students, Post-docs and young researchers working on the field of functional genomics and complex phenotypes

The aim:
The aim of the workshop is to bring together young investigators studying complex phenotypes in the framework of various disciplines and inspire them to design research beyond the borders of their own discipline. Such interdisciplinary approach draws together labs working on different phenotypes and using different technologies in their effort to explain the "phenomenon of complex genetics". There is no need for deep knowledge about sequencing technologies to participate in the workshop.

Venue:
August 22-26, 2010, hotel London (www.londonhotel.ee)

The structure of the workshop:
- Keynote speakers
- Posters and short talks from participants
- Discussion sessions
- A lot of entertainment

Topics of the workshop:
- DNA genotyping
- Whole-genome sequencing
- Exome sequencing
- Methylome sequencing
- EPIC project

Confirmed speakers:
1. Prof. Valeriya Lyssenko " GWAS and novel pathways in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes"
Lund University
Department of Clinical Sciences, Diabetes and Endocrinology
www.ludc.med.lu.se/research-units/diabetes-and-endocrinology/group-members/associate-professors/valeriya-lyssenko

2. Prof. Ann-Christine Syvänen "Accessing genetic variation by SNP genotyping and DNA sequencing"
Uppsala University
Department of Medical Sciences
www.ncoedg.org/POOLED/PROFILES/BF_COMP/VIEW.ASP?Q=BF_COMP_44814#http://www.medsci.uu.se/molmed/index.htm

3. Dr. Peter Campbell "Cancer Genome Sequencing"
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Human Genetics, Cancer Genome Project
www.sanger.ac.uk/research/faculty/pcampbell/
www.nature.com/nature/journal/v463/n7278/full/7278134a.html

4. Dr. Nicole Soranzo "Genetic analysis of rare and common variants in complex disease"
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Human Genetics, Genomics of quantitative variation
http://www.sanger.ac.uk/research/faculty/nsoranzo/

5. Dr. Vardhman Rakyan "Applications of High-throughput Sequencing-based DNA methylomics"
Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
http://www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/Profiles/Diabetes/Rakyan%20Vardhman.htm

6. Prof. Heiner Boeing "The practise of cohort studies to conduct genetic and gene-environment investigations"

German Institute of Human Nutrition

Department of Epidemiology

http://www.dife.de/en/index.php

 

Organizers:

Riin Tamm (PhD student), riinusch@ut.ee

Prof. Andres Metspalu , andres@ebc.ee

Merike Leego, merike.leego@ut.ee

In case of any questions, please contact:
Riin Tamm, e-mail: riinusch@ut.ee, tel: +372 7375 881.

Location of the workshop on the map: View Map

Fees:
There is NO participation fee.
Travel and accommodation must be covered by the participant.

Accommodation:
Hotel Pallas (www.pallas.ee)
Special rates for workshop participants:
single room - 51 EUR/night
double room - 64 EUR/night, 32 EUR/night/person

Travel information:
You can travel directly to and from Tartu.
Check: www.tartu-airport.ee/eng/info/airlinesattartuairport

More destinations are available to and from Tallinn.
Check: www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng

Tallinn is approximately 200 km from Tartu. A bus schedule is available at:
www.bussireisid.ee/index.html?MENU=&KEEL=en

The schedule for EUROLINES busses are available at: www.eurolines.ee

Estonia is part of the Schengen free travel zone.

If you need any help with flight bookings or tickets, we will gladly help you.
Please contact (subject: WS1) our travel agent Rita Oot, e-mail: rita.oot@kalevatravel.ee, Tel: +372 730 1449.

For speakers, travel and accommodation will be organized.

Sponsors and funding:
Graduate School in Biomedicine and Biotechnology, FP7-REGPOT-2009-1 Grant no. 245536 (OpenGENE)