WISP course on Wheat Genetics
John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK

23-26 November 2015

The BBSRC funded Wheat Improvement Strategic Programme
(WISP) aims to identify new and useful genetic
variation to support the vital contribution of wheat breeding to food
security. The aim of this course is to offer training in the genetic
analysis methodologies employed in WISP at the John Innes Centre. The
participants will gain the skills necessary to apply these methodologies
in their own research.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in cereals research and
crop breeding. The course is an entry level introduction, giving a
taste of wheat genetics, from field trials to QTL analysis.
Applications are welcome from UK and international undergraduates,
junior breeders, PhD students, and postdocs. A total of 12 places are
available for this course.

The course is a four day programme of classroom lectures, hands-on lab
exercises, and phenotyping methods appropriate for a wheat genetics
program. A guest speaker and a visit to a commercial breeding programme
will expand the topics covered. There will also be opportunities for
the whole group to enjoy social activities and discussions.

This announcement and further details on the course can be found at this
link:
http://wisplandracepillar.jic.ac.uk/training.htm