Epigenesis and epigenetics - Physiological consequences of perinatal programming - International advanced course 24 - 26 November 2008 Wageningen, The Netherlands Organised by the Graduate School WIAS, in co-operation with the Graduate School VLAG, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 
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Target group
The course is aimed at postgraduates (MSc, PhD) with a background in animal, veterinary, biological, health, or food sciences and open for participants from both industry and universities/research centers. Participants are challenged to actively contribute to discussions.
Course aim
Environmental conditions in early life may, through epigenetic processes, have profound effects on physiological functioning and health in later life. The course aims to provide a detailed scientific background on the mechanisms that may underlie these early-life effects, both at the physiological and gene expression level. The programme combines knowledge on perinatal programming in humans, laboratory and farm animals.
Course design
The course consists of a series of lectures and several workshops providing the latest scientific knowledge on the different subjects.
Programme topics
The following topics will be addressed:
Course coordinators
Dr. Wouter Hazeleger, Adaptation Physiology Group, WUR
Prof. Edith Feskens, Human Nutrition, WUR
Dr. Ariëtte van Knegsel, Adaptation Physiology Group, WUR
Other faculty
Prof. Kevin Sinclair, University of Nottingham, UK
Dr. Tessa Roseboom, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam
Dr. Catalina Picó, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
Dr. Henry van den Brand, Adaptation Physiology Group, WUR
Dr. Ger Rijkers, University Medical Centre, Utrecht
Prof. Huub Savelkoul, Cell Biology and Immunology, WUR
Prof. Harry McArdle, University of Aberdeen, UK
Prof. Henk Blom, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam
Dr. Bas Heijmans, Leiden University Medical Centre
Prof. Ellen Kampman, Human Nutrition, WUR
Dr. Bart Vaes, Human Nutrition, WUR
Dr. Liesbeth van der Waaij, Adaptation Physiology Group, WUR
Date & duration
The course is scheduled for 24 - 26 November 2008.
Study load
The study load of this course is 0.8 ECTS credits.
Language
The course will be conducted in English.
Location & accommodation
Lectures will be given at the Hof van Wageningen, former Wageningen International Conference Centre (WICC). The conference centre (www.wicc.nl) can be reached by train (5 km to railway station Ede-Wageningen) and bus/taxi (to bus station in Wageningen) in less than two hours from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or Eindhoven airport (for train schedules please visit www.ns.nl).
Hotelrooms are available at the Hof van Wageningen. Accommodation costs are approximately € 75,- (single room; bed & breakfast) per night. Participants have to book their own hotel room. Hotel reservation is handled by Hof van Wageningen (WICC), see www.wicc.nl.
Social programme
On Tuesday evening an excursion and course dinner are organised.
Contact information
For registration and information please contact Ariëtte van Knegsel, phone: +31 317 483653 (Ariette.vanKnegsel@wur.nl).
Please register by sending an e-mail with your name, affiliation and address to Ariette.vanKnegsel@wur.nl.
The final registration date is November 1, 2008. You will be notified within 2 working days on acceptance of your registration and you will receive instructions for payment, and further information. Cancellations may be made free of charge until November 1, 2008. After that date the charge will be 25% of the fee paid or due. Substitutions can be made at any time.
The course fee includes printed materials, coffee/tea during breaks, lunches and one dinner but does not cover accommodation. The course fee depends on the participant's affiliation:
| University Staff / Industry | € 900 |
| PhD students | € 500 |
| PhD students affiliated with Graduate School VLAG | € 150 |
| PhD students affiliated with Graduate School WIAS | Free of charge |