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*apologies for cross-posting* Course: Introduction to Genetics for Social Scientists Date and place: Friday 13 April 2012, London Course leader: Professor Bianca De Stavola, Pathways node of NCRM, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Further info: http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=3331 Recent years have seen an explosion in the incorporation of genetic data into UK datasets. The availability of these data allows researchers to take new approaches in studying associations between social factors and health. To take advantage of these opportunities researchers require knowledge about the basic concepts and terminology of molecular biology and genetic epidemiology, as well as the current context and prospects for genetics research. This introductory course will set the context for the current growth in genetic data and explain the basic principles of DNA and inheritance. Examples from behavioural research will be described and some future developments will be discussed. Fees: £30 for UK registered postgraduate students; £60 for staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC-funded researchers and registered charity organisations; £220 for all other participants. All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. For further information and to book please go to http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=3331 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kaisa Puustinen Communications Manager National Centre for Research Methods Social Sciences University of Southampton Tel. 023 8059 7473 Email. [log in to unmask] Web. www.ncrm.ac.uk Twitter. http://twitter.com/NCRMUK Keep up-to-date about social science research methods. Subscribe to the National Centre for Research Methods Ebulletin and MethodsNews newsletter at http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/news/subscribe/ You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.