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Using biomarkers in social science research: Conference and workshop

When: Mar 31 2014 9:00 am - Mar 31 2014 2:30 pm
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Using biomarkers in social science research: Opportunities in birth cohort and longitudinal studies: hosted by CLOSER, the Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Understanding Society and University College London.

Britain’s birth cohort and longitudinal studies are renowned worldwide and have been at the forefront of research integrating biological and social perspectives. This symposium provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about key developments in biosocial research, and also network with a range of British and international academics working in this area.

About this conference

Monday 31 March (10:00-15:30)

This event is for social scientists and aims to improve the understanding and use of biomarkers – including genomic data – from birth cohort and longitudinal studies.

Presentations will cover current uses of these data, including the biological pathways underpinning inequalities in health, genetic variations underlying social outcomes, and epigenetics and social genomics.

Follow-up workshop

Tuesday 1 April (09:30-12:30)
Centre for Longitudinal Studies, 55-59 Gordon Square, London, WC1H ONU

Read full conference agenda here.

For booking information, visit the Centre for Longitudinal Studies booking page.

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