Registration Request Form for Applications of Genomics to Public Health Challenges
This two-week course focuses on the application of genomics to public health intervention and practice. Through lectures from scientific leaders, students will be provided with an overview of the field as well as how genomic discoveries could be applied to: population screening programs, personalized medicine, targeted primary prevention interventions, community engagement programs, and public education campaigns. Teams of students complete a project in which they will be asked to apply genomic discovery to address a public health problem.
Week 1: May 21 - 25
Week 2: May 29 - June 1
9:30 am – 4:00 pm each day
Bethesda NIH Campus
Building 31, Floor B1, Room E12&E14
This course is offered without cost to students, however, seats are limited. Students must commit to attendance at all class sessions and participation in course projects. Students must have the approval of their supervisor to participate.
Completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the course. We will follow up on all applications to let prospective students know whether they have secured a seat.
If you have questions please contact Brittany Hollister (brittany.hollister@nih.gov) or Erin Turbitt (erin.turbitt@nih.gov)