Nanocourse: Introduction to Epigenomics

Description

Chemical modifications to DNA and histone proteins form a complex regulatory network that modulates chromatin structure and genome function. The epigenome refers to the complete description of these potentially heritable changes across the genome. The composition of the epigenome within a given cell is a function of genetic determinants, lineage, and environment. With the sequencing of the human genome completed, investigators now seek a comprehensive view of the epigenetic changes that determine how genetic information is made manifest across an incredibly varied background of developmental stages, tissue types, and disease states.

Aim of the seminar is to provide a basic introduction to epigenetics including an overview and basic understanding of key technologies that produce today’s epigenomic data. On the second day basic data processing and analysis will be covered.

Agenda

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Registration

Please register for this course by emailing gindrat@molgen.mpg.de.

Before signing up for this nanocourse, please make sure that you can attend all the dates and write them in your calendar. If you do not show up or cancel at very short notice, other interested students will not be able to participate.