Genomics for Dermatology Business

This new 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 skinIt will focus genomic technologies including next generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysisIt 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 cancersParticipants will be exposed to the methods required to analyse large data setsThere 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 trainingApplications from clinical lecturers, specialist registers, consultants and skin biology researchers are also welcomeThe course is open to international participants

The course is endorsed by The British Association of Dermatologists, Dermatology and Genetic Medicine (BADGEM)An application for CPD from the Royal College of Physicians (London) is in progress

Topics will include:
Understanding genomes
Genetic variation
Sequencing technologies
Bioinformatics
Molecular mechanisms of skin disease
Genodermatoses: phenotypes and genotypes
Treatment of genetic disease including skin cancer
Application of genomics to clinical practice
New approaches to skin disease

This is a residential courseAll participants are requested to stay onsite for the full duration to benefit fully from discussions and interactions with the faculty and other students

Speakers : John Burns (Newcastle University, UK), Irwin McCLean (University of Dundee, UK), Veronica Kinsler (University College London, UK), Jonathan Barker (King's College London, UK), Julia Newton Bishop (University of Leeds, UK), Gareth Inman (University of Dundee, UK), Phil Jones (Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK), Maurice van Steensel (University of Dundee, UK), Edel O'Toole (Queens Mary University of London, UK), Neil Rajan (Newcastle University, UK), Michael Simpson (King's College London, UK), Helen Firth (University of Cambridge, UK), Irene Leigh (University of Dundee, UK), John McGrath (King’s College London, UK), John Burn (Newcastle University, UK), David Kelsell (Queen Mary University of London, UK), Sara Brown (University of Dundee, UK)

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