With over 7,000 past trainees and 600+ esteemed faculty participants globally, the McKusick Short Course has shaped the careers of many. As the leading genetics and genomics educational resource for over 60 years, the course’s rich history and ongoing dedication to excellence provide an unparalleled learning experience.
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Join us for the McKusick Short Course on Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics — a cornerstone event for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, genetic counselors, residents, fellows, clinicians, and researchers. This dynamic program, renowned for over six decades, is your gateway to the forefront of genetics and genomics, blending foundational knowledge with cutting-edge research and experiential learning. The program combines Johns Hopkins University's research expertise in medical genetics with JAX's unique knowledge and experience in experimental genetics using the laboratory mouse system.
Program Highlights The course covers basic science, clinical and translational aspects of human genetics and genomics, and runs the gamut from gene and variant discovery in Mendelian and complex disease, genome biology, the molecular basis of genetic disease, the use of animal models of human disease to understand pathophysiology, as well as genetic disease treatment and therapy. Workshops and lectures also cover bioinformatics, population genetics, genome manipulation, mutagenesis and phenotyping. Special Sessions
Director, Center for Human Genetics and Genomics
Dr. Frank V. Sutland Professor of Pediatric Genetics; Professor of Genetic Medicine
Professor, The Robert Alvine Family Endowed Chair
Vice President, Rare Disease Translational Center
Scientific Director and Professor, The Jackson Laboratory for Mammalian Genetics, the Maxine Groffsky Endowed Chair
Professor of Genetic Medicine and Director, Institute of Genetic Medicine
Director, McKusick-Nathans Institute, and Department of Genetic Medicine, Professor of Genetic Medicine; Professor of Medical Genetics, Director of GeneMAP
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