Apr 19 Genetics of Addiction

Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction - Virtual Event

This JAX short course brings together world-renowned experts in addiction, human genetics, and mouse genetics. Through a combination of lectures and panel discussions, the course features new methods and applications of mouse genetics to addiction; genetic and bioinformatics approaches to augment behavioral studies; and techniques for analyzing human genetic studies of addiction.

Participants in this course will meet virtually from 12:00 to 2:00 pm (Eastern) weekly, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Please contact the event organizer for more information

About

Millions of people struggle with addiction, a chronic and complex condition involving genes, environment, and behavior. To provide a path toward deeper understanding and improved public health measures, scientists must first unlock the fundamental biology of the disorder. This requires advanced genetic tools and methods to reveal the genes and biological networks that contribute to addiction.

This JAX short course brings together world-renowned experts in addiction, human genetics, and mouse genetics. Through a combination of lectures and panel discussions, the course features new methods and applications of mouse genetics to addiction; genetic and bioinformatics approaches to augment behavioral studies; and techniques for analyzing human genetic studies of addiction.

Genetics of Addiction is geared toward students of all experience levels, from undergraduate and graduate students who seek an introduction to the field. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the latest tools and approaches in addiction research.