May 18 to June 2, 2009
Graduate course

Coordinators:
Laila Alves Nahum, Ph.D.
Guilherme Correa de Oliveira, Ph.D.

Information:
http://www.nahum.com.br/courses/biodiversity/

Summary:
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.