Computational Biology Research Camp for High School Students

RNA biomarkers in Ebola

Overview: This camp provides computational methods in the context of disease research. After a brief overview of the emerging field of medical genomics, the camp will cover the use of computational tools to analyze RNA expression data of Ebola infected samples. Given the rapid advances in sequencing technologies and the advent of massive datasets, turning data into knowledge is increasingly essential. We will show how to use publicly available tools to understand statistically analyzed data in the context of Ebola. Our premise is that the Human Genome Project will soon become your own genome quest. No prior knowledge is needed beyond introductory biology. Lunch is included in the fee. Bring your laptops.

NOTE: We changed our disease of focus for this camp to Ebola from Parkinson’s disease.

DATE: November 22, 2014     TIME: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

LOCATION: Room 1690 Bob and Betty Beyster Building, University of Michigan, 2260 Hayward Street,  Ann Arbor, MI 48109

FEE: $50

MAIN TARGETS: high school students (young women and men) who are intereted in computer, math, biology, and medicine.

Sponsor: Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)

Registration Form

You will recieve email confirmation of the registration.

Goals

1. Expose high school students to the emerging era of medical genomics, when all doctors must be well-acquainted with genetic discoveries, technologies, and applications.
2. Support GIDAS (Genes In Diseases And Symptoms) club members for in-depth knowledge in the field.

Tentative Agenda