General concept and statistical models for gene mapping , imputation of genotypes, reconstruction of haplotype phases, identity by descent, models and methods for population-based association mapping. Methods to control false discovery in association studies – multiple testing and population structure. Gene mapping methods include single-marker regression, mixed linear model, affected sib-pair, transmission disequilibrium test and methods that include pedigree information and population structure. Meta-analysis in GWAS. Polygenic prediction of phenotype.
Exam info and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.
Course specific:
To be eligible for the course applicants should have passed Quantitative Genetics, Biostatistics and General Molecular Biology or an equivalent course.
General:
Exchange Students: nomination from your home university
Freemovers: documentation for English Language proficiency
You can read more about the admission here.
