Bioinformatics and Comparative Genome Analysis Course - Call for Application
August 17 - August 29, 2009
HKU-Pasteur Research Centre - Hong Kong
website: http://www.pasteur.fr/~tekaia/BCGA2009.html
* Aim of the course and call for application
* The main objectives of the course are to familiarize young scientists (Biologists/Computer Scientists/Mathematicians) with bioinformatics and genome data analysis skills and to encourage multi-disciplinarity by introducing: 1- advanced fundamental algorithms in bioinformatics, 2- their application in genome analyses, 3- and recent knowledge acquired from genomes studies and perspectives. The course is aimed for motivated Ph.D and Post-doctoral students, as well as young (under age 35) assistant professors and junior scientists in Public Institutions particularly from Asia, Africa and South America, with background in Mathematics, Statistics, Biology or Computing, who are involved in Bioinformatics and Genomes studies. Twenty four (24) full time places are available for the course. Acceptance will be subject to an evaluation process. Selection criteria include proved first experience in Bioinformatics and Genomics. Nationals will be accepted at the rate of 25%. No more than 25% from any country will be selected. Gender ratio between selected students will be garanteed as much as possible. Duration: Full time from August 17 to August 29, 2009.
* Location: Hong Kong University-Pasteur Research Center - Hong Kong
* Accommodation and social: Acceptance to the course includes free accommodation (double rooms based) breakfast, lunch and dinner.
* The content of the course will be similar to the followings (please consult before applying):
Bioinformatics and Comparative Genome Analysis courses.
* Application Deadline: April 15, 2009.
* How to Apply: Download Document: How to apply
* Application Form: Download Application Form: document.
* Download: CoursePoster.
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