Genomics for Dermatology

Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ, UK

General Information

This course is designed to provide an introduction to genomics and bioinformatics for those working in dermatology and skin biology.

The programme will provide a common understanding of genomics as applied to the skin and update attendees without recent exposure to advances in genetics of the skin. It will focus on genomic technologies including next generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. It will provide an overview of the current understanding on monogenic and polygenic skin diseases, and cancer genetics as applied to melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Participants will be exposed to the methods required to analyse large data sets. There will also be a focus on the application of genomics to clinical practice.

The discussion-based course is aimed at practising clinical, academic dermatologists, especially those in training. Applications from clinical lecturers, specialist registrars, consultants and skin biology researchers are also welcome. The course is open to international participants.

The course is endorsed by The British Association of Dermatologists, Dermatology and Genetic Medicine (BADGEM).

For more information please contact: scientificconferences@wellcomegenomecampus.org

Meeting organisers:

Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences

Speakers:

Keynote speaker
Michele De Luca University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

Confirmed tutors
Laurence Boon University of Louvain, Belgium
Simon Cockell University of Newcastle, UK
Muzlifah Haniffa Newcastle University, UK
Hans Hennies University of Huddersfield, UK
Veronica Kinsler University College London, UK
Serena Nik-Zainal University of Cambridge, UK
Ryan O’Shaughnessy Queen Mary University of London, UK
Lavinia Paternoster University of Bristol, UK
Andrew Read University of Manchester, UK
Catherine Smith King’s College London, UK
Miika Vikkula University of Louvain, Belgium