Workshop for Early-Career Researchers on Family-Based Genomic Analyses
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Join us for a two-day workshop for Early-Career Researchers on Family-Based Genomic Analyses. The workshop is hosted by the PsychGen Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Mental Health, Oslo – 09.04.2026 to 10.04.2026
This workshop will provide introductory lectures and hands-on training in within-family and trio-based genetic methods, including trio polygenic score analyses, trio GWAS, genomic SEM, M-GCTA/Trio-GCTA, and intergenerational mendelian randomization. We will also have short talks by early-career researchers with applications of these methods and keynote lectures from leading scientists reflecting on the past, present, and future of research in this field. This workshop is aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers (see prerequisites below). The workshop will be from 09.04.2026 – 10.04.2026 and taking place in a bright and modern venue with direct access to a rooftop garden in the Oslo Science Park, Oslo, Norway.
Event details
- Fee: 3,500 NOK
- Max attendees: 50
- Registration deadline: 28th February 2026
Register for the workshop
Registration for the workshop is binding and an invoice for the fee will be sent to you/your institution following the sign-up. The workshop costs 3,500 NOK (including dinner on day 1, lunch and refreshments both days).
We recommed signing up as soon as possible since space is limited.
Sign up here for the workshop for Early-Career Researchers on Family-Based Genomic Analyses
Presenters and speakers
- Professor George Davey Smith
- Dr Hilary Martin
- Dr Carolina Borges
- Professor Neil Davies
- Dr Isabella Badini
- Dr Matthew Robinson
- Professor David Evans
- Dr Gunn-Helen Moen
Prerequisites
To make sure the course is suitable for you and you will benefit from attending, please ensure you meet the following prerequisites before booking:
- You are a PhD student or early-career researcher.
- The workshop covers advanced topics and methods in genetic epidemiology and assumes that participants have an understanding of basic concepts within genetic epidemiology. A brief overview of basic concepts and methods will also be given during the workshop.
- Practical sessions will be conducted using R and so participants should have an understanding of using R for data analysis, however previous experience of within-family analyses using R is not required.