Detailed information about the course
Title | Genomics and Society |
Dates | 1, 8 & 15 November 2024 |
Lang | Workshop language is English |
Organizer(s) | Dr. Kostas Kampourakis, UNIGE |
Speakers | Dr. Kostas Kampourakis, UNIGE |
Description | Learning objectives At the end of this course the students should be able to:
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Program | Day 1 SESSION 1: 09:00-12:00 Public image of genomics (analysis of representations of genomics in the media) SESSION 2: 13:00-16:00 Public awareness and understanding of genomics and DNA testing (analysis of studies on public awareness and understanding) Day 2 SESSION 3: 09:00-12:00 DNA testing related to health (discussion of the technologies used and how these tests are marketed) SESSION 4: 13:00-16:00 Ancestry DNA testing (discussion of the technologies used and how these tests are marketed) Day 3 SESSION 5: SESSION 6: |
Location |
UNIGE ou UNIL (TBC) |
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Expenses | Travel PhD students of the CUSO biology programmes are eligible for the reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, 2nd class) from the main station of your institution city and the course location. Claims can be done online via MyCUSO when the activity is over.
Fees CUSO participants: Free |
Registration | CUSO PhD candidates: free Other participants: please contact the program coordinator at staromics(at)cuso.ch Cancellation policy: In case of cancellations before the registration deadline (TBC): free Late cancellations or no-show: 100 CHF administrative fee |
Places | 15 |
Deadline for registration |