dbd%benden@LANL.GOV (Dan Davison) (05/08/89)
Workshop on Molecular Evolution Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole, MA August 20-September 1, 1989 This course will consist of a series of lectures and discussions exploring multiple approaches to molecular evolution. This two week program is designed for established investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students. Scientists with a strong interest in molecular evolution including organismic biologists, molecular biologists, and ecologists are encouraged to apply. Since a major goal of this program is to provide a forum for exchange of information between organismic and molecular biologists, students will be asked to actively participate in evening discussion sessions. Limited to 60 students. Topics to be covered include 1) the theoretical basis of comparative sequence analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, 2) the analysis of genomic sequence data and identification of homologous sequences, 3) the applicability of macromolecular sequences to phylogenetic analyses and comptemporary approaches to molecular systematics, 4) evolution of the tRNA genes and the genetic code, 5) the use of model systems for the study of micro-evolution, 6) the evolution of chromosomes and genomes, 7) current views on the evolution of mutation rates, introns, transposable elements, repeated DNA sequences, and multi-gene families, and 8) evolution of the cytoskeleton. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants. Applications are evaluated by an admissions committee and individuals are notified of acceptance or rejection within two weeks of those decisions. Cost: US$350.00, includes tuition, room, and board. Application Deadline: June 1, 1989 Co-directors: Mitchell L. Sogin and Mark Wheelis Faculty: R. Cedergren, M. Clegg, D. Davison, F. Doolittle, W. Fitch, L. Goff, M. Grey, J. Lake, M. Malkonian, R. Milkman, G. Olsen, C. Patterson, E. Small, B. Walsh, J. Wong. Others to be announced. For further information contact: Admissions Coordinator Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA 02543 USA +1-508-548-3705 ext. 216