Two SON professors graduate from Summer Genetics Institute
NINR Summer Genetics Institute Class of 2015
Published July 2, 2015 This content is archived.
Clinical Assistant Professor Laurie Connors and Assistant Professor Jessica Castner recently graduated from the 2015 National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Summer Genetics Institute (SGI), which was held June 1 to 26 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
The SGI, a Biotechnology Specialty program administered by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, includes lectures and lab training. This research-intensive molecular genetics program’s objectives include the use of molecular genetics methods in biobehavioral research; analysis of strategies used for genomic-based therapies; identification of strengths, weaknesses, and applications of genetic tests; and examination of ethical and legal issues related to genetic testing.
