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Explore the genetic foundations of addiction
This course offers an immersive experience into the practical applications of genetic and genomic approaches to drug addiction research, spanning both human studies and model organisms.
Jan
14 - 17
2025
Join us for the Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction, an NIH-funded program designed for undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty with career interests in addiction genetics education, research and biomedicine.
Why Attend?
Immerse yourself in a dynamic schedule featuring lectures, engaging discussions, and active learning and networking opportunities to gain a thorough understanding of genetic and genomic applications in addiction research.
You will learn from leading experts about the genetic contributions to addiction, complex trait genetics, and experimental methods for addiction studies in model organisms.
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Collaborative Research Opportunity
Do you have a research interest in this area or a related area and want to leverage additional genetics expertise and resources? Grant-funded opportunities are available throughout the year for faculty-level course participants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to come to JAX in Bar Harbor, Maine, with two trainees for a multi-week, collaborative research experience mentored by JAX host faculty.
Gain access to world-class research resources, technologies, and training and career mentoring needed to launch innovative education and research programs in addiction biology.
The goal is to support and expand a diverse community of academics in their pursuit and advancement of addiction-related education, research and careers. Please apply during registration.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659 or [email protected].
Course funding: 1R25DA051342 (NIH/NIDA; E. Chesler, PI); 5R13DA052199 (NIH/NIDA; E. Chesler, PI)
Registration Fee: $500
Course registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and daily lunches.
Payments:A credit card is required to complete online registration. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Please contact the event planner if you are unable to pay by credit card and alternative payment arrangements need to be set up.
Receipts:
Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.
Course attendees are responsible for securing their own lodging for the duration of this event. If hotel recommendations are needed, please reach out the event planner.
Elissa Chesler, Ph.D.Professor, The Ann Watson Symington Chair in Addiction Research and Senior Director, Integrative Data ScienceThe Jackson Laboratory
Rohan Palmer, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at Emory University & Director, Behavioral Genetics of Addiction LaboratoryEmory University
Ingrid Tulloch, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, PsychologyMorgan State University