Dates: Aug 16 to Sep 02, 2011
Hours: 8:30 to noon (Mon to Fri)
Place: Escola de Saúde Pública do Estado de Minas Gerais
Av. Augusto de Lima, 2061 - Barro Preto
Belo Horizonte, MG, CEP 30.190-002
http://www.esp.mg.gov.br/
Laila Alves Nahum, Ph.D.
Guilherme Corrêa de Oliveira, Ph.D.
This course offers a discussion on the functional diversity and evolution of macromolecules in the context of scientific research applied to Public Health. Molecular data from parasites and vectors of Chagas Disease, Leishmaniases, Malaria, and Helmintoses will be explored as models in this multidisciplinary study. This course offers an introduction to the topic through lectures, group discussion of scientific articles as well as the hands-on projects using computational resources in the bioinformatics laboratory and the engagement in ludic activities.
Graduate students
This edition is especially dedicated to Marie Curie (1867-1934) for her contributions to Science and the humandkind.