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Population Genomics Workshop

9-13 December 2024
KAPOSVÁR - HUNGARY

VENUE: Hungarian University of Life Sciences (MATE), Institute of Animal Science, Kaposvár, Hungary

Hosting organiser: István Nagy

Instructors: Ino Čurik, Luboš Vostrý, Mario Shihabi, Zvonimir Mijadžiković

OVERVIEW

This workshop offers PhD students and researchers a unique opportunity to gain both foundational and advanced knowledge in population genomics. Participants will learn how to handle raw SNP array data and perform key analyses to assess population vulnerability and characterization.

The program features daily hands-on exercises focusing on topics such as inbreeding and relatedness, linkage disequilibrium, population structure analysis, effective population size, and selection signals.

Led by renowned expert Ino Čurik, the workshop combines comprehensive theoretical overviews with practical exercises conducted by Luboš Vostrý, Mario Shihabi, and Zvonimir Mijadžiković.

For the full program and additional details, visit: Population Genomics Workshop.

The workshop was attended by 31 participants from 18 different countries, emphasizing the international dimension and interdisciplinary importance of the topic related to population genetics and its application in animal husbandry and the conservation of genetic resources.