After 28 years in Raleigh and Seattle, the Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics is moving to Atlanta. Georgia Institute of Technology, in partnership with Emory University and the Atlanta University Center Consortium, is proud to begin hosting the next phase of SISG, now named in the honor of founding Director Bruce Weir.
The SISG in Atlanta will be held May 29th – June 14th, 2024, starting the Wednesday after Memorial Day (everyone is invited to the Atlanta Jazz Festival in nearby Piedmont Park), with an Industry & Diversity Day on Tuesday.
Information about Atlanta and weekend offerings will also be provided on the About tab. Anyone wishing to attend is invited to follow three simple steps: choose your preferred classes, (ii) apply for admission, and (iii) register after acceptance.
*** On Wednesday June 12 at Noon, NHGRI Director Dr Eric Green will give a Public Lecture ***
“At The Forefront of Genomics: Making Genomic Medicine a Reality”
2024 SISG Streams
| STATISTICAL ANALYSIS STREAM | INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS STREAM | QUANTITATIVE GENETICS STREAM | POPULATION GENETICS STREAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1: Probability and Statistics May 29 – May 31, 2024 | M2: Genetics and Genomics May 29 – May 31, 2024 | M3: Introduction to R and Python May 29 – May 31, 2024 | M4: Health Disparities Research May 29 – May 31, 2024 |
| M5: Bayesian Statistics June 3 – June 5, 2024 | M7: Quantitative Genetics June 3 – June 5, 2024 | M8: Forensic Genetics June 3 – June 5, 2024 | |
| M9: Statistical Genetics June 5 – June 7, 2024 | M10: Epigenetics and Gene Regulation June 5 – June 7, 2024 | M11: Mixed Models in Quantitative Genetics June 5 – June 7, 2024 | |
| M13: Multivariate Analysis June 10 – June 12, 2024 | M14: Gene Expression and Single Cell Genomics June 10 – June 12, 2024 | M15: Advanced Quantitative Genetics June 10 – June 12, 2024 | M16: Population Genetics June 10 – June 12, 2024 |
| M17: WGS Analysis Pipeline June 12-14 | M18: Pathway and Network Analysis for Omic Data June 12-14 | M19: Association Mapping June 12-14 | M20: Molecular Evolution June 12-14 |
The Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics (SISG) has introduced geneticists to modern methods of statistical analysis and statisticians to the challenges posed by modern genetic data. The goal of SISG is to strengthen the statistical and genetic proficiency and career preparation of scholars from all backgrounds, especially those from groups historically underrepresented in STEM such as racial and ethnic minority groups, low income, first generation college students, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ groups. As before, a series of 20 modules, each two-and-a-half days long, will be held in five sessions with four streams each according to the schedule below.
For most US resident graduate students, we will provide scholarships covering tuition and lodging in campus dormitories and some travel support. Fees for post-docs, industry scientists and others are also listed under the About tab above, including early-bird offerings for those who register prior to April 15th.
