Join us at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade, for the 2nd InnoThyroGen Summer School of Bioinformatics, an immersive, hands-on, interdisciplinary training workshop focused on statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology, with a particular emphasis on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS).
📅 September 8–12, 2026
📍 Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade, Serbia
Participants will engage in practical sessions covering:
- Introduction to the Linux command line and R programming language;
- Foundations of statistics for genetic studies;
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), from quality control and statistical models to association analysis;
- Polygenic risk scores (PRS), from theory to implementation;
- Advanced approaches, including population structure, functional annotation, meta-analysis, machine learning, and Mendelian randomisation to drive personalized medicine strategies.
The School is organized as part of the Horizon Europe project InnoThyroGen – an EU-funded initiative dedicated to advancing innovative, personalized solutions for thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment.
🔗 Learn more about the InnoThyroGen project here.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome 25–30 participants, primarily young researchers (MSc students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers), though experienced scientists interested in bioinformatics are also encouraged to apply. No prior coding or computational experience is required – just motivation and curiosity.
Important Dates
- Summer School: September 8–12, 2026
- Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
Venue
Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia
Registration & Costs
✅ Participation is free of charge.
Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration includes:
- Full participation in the Summer School
- All course materials
- Daily coffee breaks and lunch
Please note: Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered.
📩 If you have any questions, write to us at: summer.school@innothyrogen.eu
We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade for another dynamic week of learning, collaboration, and discovery in bioinformatics!
