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23-24 May 2024

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Key information

Date and times
23-24 May 2024

Location
Online (recorded videos and live Zoom sessions)

Registration fee
External students: £120
Imperial students: £80
Imperial MSc students: £30

Application deadline
Applications are now open and will close 5:00pm 15 March, 2024

Course Organisers
Abbas Dehghan
Kostas Tsilidis
Ahlam Khamliche
Dr Verena Zuber 

Contact
Abbas Dehghan

Mendelian Randomisation 2024 schedule (doc)

Overview

Course overview: This short course is designed to offer a thorough and detailed introduction to the principles of Mendelian Randomisation analysis. Mendelian randomisation represents a novel methodology in the field of genetic epidemiology, leveraging observational data to infer causal relationships in epidemiological investigations. The course covers the foundational concepts, various methodologies, and the interpretation of results pertaining to Mendelian Randomisation analysis.

Course Structure: The structure of this course is a blend of pre-recorded video content and live interactive sessions conducted via Zoom. These components will primarily focus on the theoretical aspects of Mendelian Randomisation analysis. To facilitate practical understanding and application of the concepts, students will be provided with exercises that allow them to conduct the analysis independently.

Target Audience: This course is specifically designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of epidemiologic research and fundamental concepts of genetic epidemiology. Additionally, familiarity with R for statistical analysis is needed. This ensures that the participants can fully engage with and benefit from the course content.

Course aims

Participants will have a thorough understanding of the general concept of Mendelian Randomisation and statistical approaches building on that framework. By the end of the course, they will be able to run their own analysis, interpret the results, and critically read the literature.

Requirements for applicants

The applicants should be familiar with basic statistical analysis including applying regression models and basic concepts in genetic epidemiology. All applicants should have a basic familarity with R which is the software used in practical. We ask the applicants to have installed the latest version of R or R-Studio.

If you want to register for the course and pay via invoice please contact Abbas Dehghan.