The third cardiogenetics training course supported by the European Society of Human Genetics will take place in Manchester, UK (course organizers: Prof Bill Newman, Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine; Prof Bart Loeys, Clinical Genetics, University of Antwerp; prof Johan Saenen, cardiology, University of Antwerp) from Saturday April 21st to Tuesday April 24th 2018.
The course is mainly intended for young trainees in genetics and cardiology and consists of lectures, interactive and case-based teaching covering clinical and molecular aspects of cardiogenetic disorders. Speakers at this event include Prof Bart Loeys (VASCERN HTAD and MSA WG member) and Prof Xavier Jeunemaitre (VASCERN MSA-WG Co-Chair).
For course program, all practical information and to register for the course please go via the ESHG website here
Ten ESHG scholarschips (covering registration and accommodation) are available for young cardiologists/ clinical geneticists in training from European Countries. Preference will be given to students from countries which are disadvantaged economically. To apply for a scholarship please send after registration a motivation letter to anne.m.burns@manchester.ac.uk.