====== THE 2013 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STATISTICAL GENETIC METHODS FOR HUMAN COMPLEX TRAITS ======

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**###March 4 — March 8, 2013###**
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{{:workshop:2013:everybody-small.jpg?800|2013 Group photo}}

===== Course Information =====
  * [[Announcement]]
  * [[schedule|Historical Schedule]]
  * Registration
  * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twin.workshop/|{{:workshop:f_logo.png?16|}}]] Join the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twin.workshop/|Facebook Workshop group]] to contact students and faculty associated with the Workshop.
  * [[Reading List]] A suggested reading list for students.
  * [[Software]] Software used at the Workshop
  * [[cdrom|Files]] Presentations and scripts from the faculty

===== Hotel Information =====
As in years past, the 2013 International Workshop on Statistical Genetic Methods for Human Complex Traits will be held at the [[http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumboulder/index.html|Millennium Harvest]] House in Boulder, 
Colorado.

==== Rates ====
Hotel rates for this year’s workshop are:
|        ^ Single ^ Double ^ Triple ^ Quadruple|
^Standard Room| $126   | $126   | $136 | $146 |
An upgrade to a Superior level room may be available for an additional charge of $30 per night.
Rollaway charges are an additional $20 per night.

==== Reservations ====
Hotel reservations can be made by:
  * Calling the hotel at 1-800-545-6285 (toll free) or 1-303-443-3850 (local) and asking for the Reservations Department. Please remember to reference the group name, **1302IBGCUC**, to receive the appropriate group rates. 
  * [[https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=11538&Chain=5303&Dest=USA&locale=en-US&arrive=02/28/13&depart=03/12/13&adult=1&child=0&Group=1302IBGCUC|Reserving online through this link]].

A valid major credit card or other satisfactory deposit must be provided to secure all room reservations. The “cut-off date” for room reservations for this block of rooms is Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at which point reservations will only be accepted on a space-available basis at the best available rate. Please book early. 

===== Travel Information =====
==== Air ====
The closest airport to Boulder is [[http://flydenver.com|Denver International Airport (DEN)]], which is approximately 45 miles from Boulder.

If you do not live near a hub airport, your best option for getting a non-stop flight to Denver is on [[http://www.united.com/|United]], [[http://www.frontierairlines.com/|Frontier]], or [[http://southwest.com/|Southwest airlines]].

==== Ground Transportation ====
There are [[http://www.flydenver.com/gt/index.asp|several options]] to get to Boulder from the airport:

  * [[http://www.rtd-denver.com/|RTD Bus service]], [[http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide_SubHome.shtml|Skyride]] [[http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getSchedule.action?runboardId=123&routeId=AB&routeType=9&direction=W-Bound&serviceType=3|AB Bus]] is $13 each way.
  * [[http://www.bouldersupershuttle.com/|Boulder Super Shuttle]] is $27 each way or $50 round trip, and drops off at the hotel.
  * [[http://www.yellowtrans.com/|Taxis]] cost roughly $90 for a one way trip.
  * [[http://www.flydenver.com/rentalcars|Car rentals]] are available at the airport.

Linked are driving directions for taking the [[http://goo.gl/maps/31y05|E-470 Tollway]] ($8), or [[http://goo.gl/maps/DzjX8|I-70]] from the airport to the hotel. The tollroad is quicker and has less traffic than I-70.  Most rental car companies have toll passes in their rental cars so toll charges will be paid through the rental agencies.

{{:workshop:2013:faculty-small.jpg?800|2013 Faculty photo}}