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2008 C2S Summer Biomarker Institute June 9-11, 2008 Download the 2008 Biomarker Institute brochure (PDF) Cells to Society (C2S) invites applications for a three-day summer institute on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University, June 9-11, 2008. Interest in incorporating biomarkers into survey research is currently high, but disciplinary training is such that few investigators possess the necessary dual expertise in the social and biomedical sciences. The institute is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to state-of-the-art methods for integrating biomarkers into population-based, social science research, covering technical as well as conceptual issues associated with biological measurement in naturalistic settings. Thomas McDade (Anthropology), Emma Adam (Human Development and Social Policy), and Christopher Kuzawa (Anthropology) direct the workshop. Presentations by additional researchers with extensive biomarker experience will also be featured. By the end of the institute, participants should have the tools necessary to make informed decisions about the appropriateness of specific biomarkers for their research agenda, to communicate effectively with potential collaborators about biomarker issues, and to engage in innovative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Course Content Material will be covered in seminar and laboratory settings through a combination of presentations, discussion, and hands-on exercises. Specific topics will include:
Applying Following confirmation of participation, a $400 registration fee will be required by June 1. It will cover all materials, coffee breaks, and lunches during the institute, plus one group dinner. Participants are responsible for covering their travel and lodging expenses. The application deadline is April 23, 2008. All applicants will be notified by May 5. Applications to the institute should be submitted electronically. To apply, send the following:
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