09/01/14 4th ICQG Conference, Edinburgh - 17-22 June 2012. • Home Programme Speakers Abstracts Satellite Events Registration Accommodation Social Programme Venue & Information Exhibitors/Sponsors Contact/News/Links EISG Satellite Site Welcome Welcome to the FourthInternational Conference of Quantitative Genetics:Understanding Variation in Complex Traits - Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 17-22 June 2012 Please click here to download We invite you to join us in the beautiful city of Edinburgh for the Fourth a copy of the Final International Conference of Quantitative Genetics, being held from Programme and Book of 17 – 22 June 2012 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Abstracts Variation in quantitative and other complex phenotypes underpins most important traits in human health and disease, agriculture, natural populations and evolution. The genomics revolution has provided the tools to start the dissection of such traits, enhancing both their understanding and exploitation. This has led to an explosion of interest and new studies across all of biology. The aim will be to present and discuss state-of-the-art results, theoretical developments, understanding and methodology across the whole range of quantitative genetics - the genetic analysis and interpretation of data on complex traits - and to provide a stimulating conference in an attractive locale. Topics will include statistical methods for parameter estimation, including analysis of trait, genomic and functional genomic data; methods for QTL and gene identification; genetic control of complex traits; prediction of breeding value and individual risk, and interpretation of evolutionary change. The meeting will pertain to and span results from, for example, humans, livestock, crops, micro-organisms and natural and experimental populations of all species. The conference will be held at the Edinburgh International ConferenceCentre, and sponsored by the UK’s Genetics Society. It follows previous successful meetings at Iowa State University in Ames, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. www.icqg4.org.uk 1/2 09/01/14 4th ICQG Conference, Edinburgh - 17-22 June 2012. Edinburgh has the best possible set up for a prestigious conference, and we are confident that the Fourth International Conference of Quantitative Genetics will meet the highest expectations. We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh. Bill Hill (Chair), On Behalf of the Local Organising Committee. To view the photos from the conference click here Conference Publicity We would be extremely grateful if you could assist us in publicising the conference. Please click on these links to download a Poster, PowerPoint slide or Flyer. 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You may also be interested in the forthcoming conferences: - Behavior Genetics Association - British Society of Human Genetics - European Society of Human Genetics • LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE • CONFERENCE ORGANISERS Find us on Follow us on Facebook Twitter Bill Hill (Chair) In Conference Ltd Lutz Bünger 4 – 6 Oak Lane Chris Haley Edinburgh, Mike Kearsey EH12 6XH DJ de Koning Scotland, UK Loeske Kruuk Josephine Pemberton Tel: +44 (0)131 339 9235 • QUICK LINKS Alan Wright Fax: + 44 (0)131 339 9798 E-Mail: [email protected] > Register Online > Submit An Abstract > Request Literature > Contact Us > EISG 2012 Courses • INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE David Allison, USA Jonathan Flint, UK Bill Muir, USA David Balding, UK Greg Gibson, USA Patrick Phillips, USA Piter Bijma, Netherlands Mike Goddard, Australia Daniel Pomp, USA Rachel Brem, USA Ary Hoffman, Australia Pak Sham, China Ed Buckler, USA Fred Hospital, France Fred van Eeuwijk, Andrew Clark, USA Mark Lathrop, France Netherlands Mark Daly, USA Trudy Mackay, USA Peter Visscher, Australia Rebecca Doerge, USA Albrecht Melchinger, Germany Bruce Walsh, USA Marie-Anne Felix, France Juha Merilä, Finland Bruce Weir, USA Qifa Zhang, China C onferenc e organis ers : I n C onferenc e Ltd. www.in-c onferenc e.org.uk - Site by Sourc e www.icqg4.org.uk 2/2 ICQG2012 4th International Conference on Quantitative Genetics Edinburgh - 17-22 June 2012 4th International Conference on Quantitative Genetics: Understanding Variation in Complex Traits Supported by Edinburgh, 17 – 22 June 2012 Programme & Book of Abstracts PROFIT. 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This is a time of rapid developments towards understanding the genetics of complex traits and in utilising that knowledge to improve health, food production and the natural environment. We have continuously improving technology for the collection and interpretation of molecular and cellular data and new ways to analyse these in combination with phenotypic data. Yet still we have much to learn and understand because many key traits are, indeed, very complex. We value this opportunity to bring you together to exchange ideas, discuss the latest results and consider the new challenges and opportunities. Information We have organised a diverse programme which we hope you will find informative and stimulating. It was designed to cover most areas from genes to phenotypes, the molecular to the mathematical, and from the laboratory to farmed and wild populations. We shall be in plenary session throughout with the aim of maximising information exchange and interaction of ideas and knowledge across disciplines. We have over 600 delegates registered from over 50 countries. In addition to the invited and contributed lectures we have around 400 posters to view and discuss, particularly in the early evening sessions on Monday and Tuesday. There will be considerable opportunity in the coffee and lunch breaks for further interactions as we shall be together the whole time in this fine facility, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. We hope also that many will participate in the student symposium and subsequent social activities on Wednesday. Out of hours (only, of course) there is much else to occupy you in the beautiful and compact city of Edinburgh, with restaurants for all tastes and pockets, bars, museums and historic sights. In addition we start with the Sunday evening mixer and finish with a banquet at Dynamic Earth. We very much hope you have an informative, productive and enjoyable time here. We hope all will go smoothly for you but if you have any problems please let one of us know. With best wishes for a great week. 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