The Smithsonian Institution NOAHS Center

                     ANNOUNCES A SHORT COURSE ON
                         RECENT ADVANCES IN
                        CONSERVATION GENETICS

Summer 1996, August 3-16

     At NOAHS-Conservation Research Center, Front Royal, VA
outside Washington, DC, a two week intensive hands-on course
is offered in methods, applications and interpretation of
molecular genetic analysis of free-ranging endangered species.
This course will be taught by a team of scientists whose
personal experience offers a variety of expertisein this
important new field.  Learn from recognized experts how to
develop and interpret a wide range of genetic data using
real examples, laboratory demonstrations and a variety of
computer programs.

Course Director:  Stephen J. O'Brien, Research Director, NOAHS Center

Faculty:  John Avise, John Ballou, Mitch Bush, Warren Johnson,
Bill Karesh, Tom Laughlin, Leslie Lyons, Janice Martenson, Bill Nash,
Marilyn Raymond, Jill Slattery, Clay Stephens, David Swofford,
Blair Van Valkenberg, Robert Wayne, Chris Wemmer, David Wildt, Naoya
Yuhki and others.

In depth discussion and training in:

 - field anaesthesia of large mammals
 - collection, transport, and processing of blood, hair, semen and feces
 - laboratory methods for genetic analysis: mtDNA, DNA fingerprinting, PCR,
   microsatellites, SSCP, and DNA sequence analyses
 - estimating relative genetic diversity with gene markers
 - demographic and genetic simulation modelling of small populations
 - phylogenetic algorithms; their use and interpretation
 - phylogeography
 - subspecies and population substructure
 - paternity and kinship assessment
  -virus infection assays
 - cytogenetics

For an application or inquiries please FAX or
E-Mail:

   Dr. Judy Manning, Coordinator
   NOAHS-Conservation Research Center
   National Zoological Park
   Smithsonian Institution
   Washington, DC  20008

   FAX:  202-673-4733
   Telephone:  202-673-4689
   E-Mail:  NZPNC004@SIVM.SI.EDU

Application deadline:  April 15, 1996

This course will be limited to 25 students.
Limited scholarships available for international travel; please inquire.

Tuition including housing and meals: $1,375.00

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