When: 28 September-2 October, 2026 Tartu, Estonia
We are glad to announce the second workshop in the ECHO training series, organized by KU Leuven, focusing on the analysis of complex trait prediction from imputed ancient genomes within the framework of evolutionary population genetic analyses. The workshop will address genetic ancestry shifts and tests of selection on univariate and multivariate traits with a combination of theory and practical hands-on sessions with the following themes:
- Univariate and multivariate traits
- Collecting and analysing shape data
- Projecting the impact of genetic ancestry on shape variation
- Selection tests with complex trait data
Instructors: Prof Toomas Kivisild (Laboratory for Human Evolutionary Genetics, Leuven University, Belgium), Dr Seppe Goovaerts (Laboratory for Imaging Genetics, Leuven University, Belgium),
Dr Jay Davine (Laboratory for Imaging Genetics, Leuven University, Belgium), Dr Tristan Begg (Laboratory for Human Evolutionary Genetics, Leuven University, Belgium)
Important Details
The application deadline is 21 August 2026. Selection of the participants: 28 August 2026.
To apply please send an email to (alena.kushniarevich@ut.ee). The application should include a short motivation letter (max. 2000 char. with spaces) and CV (1 page A4).
The number of places is limited to 15. Please note that participants will benefit from the course if they are familiar with Unix and have a basic knowledge of genetics.
Practical information
The course will be held in person only. Working language: English.
Costs: the course is free of charge. Travel, accommodation and food should be covered by the participants.
Organizers
The course is organized by the Institute of Genomics of Tartu University within the EU Horizon Europe Twinning project ECHO: Expanding Concept and Methodology for Human Past Studies in the Eastern Baltics Countries (2024-2027) https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101159883.
Contact information: Alena Kushniarevich alena.kushniarevich@ut.ee; Kadri Raav (kadri.raav@ut.ee).
