====== The 2017 International Workshop on Statistical Genetic Methods for Complex Human Traits ======
<columns 70% *- *-* -*>
{{workshop:2009:workshop-logo.png?130,nolink}} 
<newcolumn>
**###March 6 — March 10, 2017###**
<newcolumn>
{{workshop:2009:workshop-logo.png?130,nolink}} 
</columns>
{{:workshop:2017:workshop2017_-_version_2.jpg?800|2017 Group global warming}}


The 2017 course will be an advanced workshop focusing on statistical methods for analyzing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genome sequence data.

  * [[workshop:2017:announcement|Announcement]]
  * [[workshop:2017:schedule|Historical Schedule]]
  * Registration
  * [[workshop:The Electronic Question Box]]
  * [[workshop:2017:software|Software used at the workshop]]
  * [[workshop:2017:onsite|Onsite links]]
  * [[workshop:2017:cdrom|Presentations and practicals from the course]]
  * [[workshop:2017:guidelines on conduct|Guidelines for positive, inclusive, and responsible conduct]]
===== Hotel Information =====
The Workshop is at the [[http://www.stjulien.com/|St Julien]] hotel in downtown Boulder, Colorado. Reservations can be made [[https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?tps=fml&arrive=2017-3-3&adult=1&step=1&hotel=27175&shell=fDENSJ&chain=10237&template=fDENSJ&avcurrency=USD&group=GRPBGS|online]], by phone at +1 877-303-0900, or email at [[sjreservations@stjulien.com]]. Be sure to mention “IBG Workshop” when contacting the St Julien.

==== Room Rates ====
Single and double rooms are <fc #FF0000>$164</fc>, plus 12.485% tax. There are a limited number of rooms at this price, so reserve early. A credit card will be needed at check-in to cover any incidental room charges. If no services are charged to the room (restaurant, bar, etc.) then the credit card will not be charged.

==== Location and Contact Information ====
St Julien Hotel and Spa\\
900 Walnut St\\
Boulder, CO 80302\\
1-877-303-0900\\
[[https://goo.gl/maps/xbEiCKioqLP2|Map]]

===== 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/parking_transit|several options]] to get to Boulder from the airport:

  * [[http://www.rtd-denver.com/|RTD Bus service]], [[http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyride.shtml|Skyride]] [[http://www3.rtd-denver.com//schedules/getSchedule.action?routeType=9&routeId=AB|AB Bus]] is $9 (cash only) each way. There is a train from the airport called //University of Colorado A Line//, but it does <fc #FF0000>NOT</fc> go to Boulder. It only goes to downtown Denver. Do not take it if you want to go directly to Boulder.
  * [[http://greenrideboulder.com/|Green Ride Boulder]] is $32 each way to the hotel.
  * [[http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/BoulderDEN|Boulder Super Shuttle]] go to the ticket counter in DIA between 7am and 9:30pm.
  * [[http://www.yellowtrans.com/|Taxis]] cost roughly $90 for a one way trip.
  * [[http://www.flydenver.com/parking_transit/car-rentals|Car rentals]] are available at the airport.

Linked are driving directions for taking the [[https://goo.gl/maps/xTMByUoJuso|E-470 Tollway]] ($8), or [[https://goo.gl/maps/Xfto8A9fjpx|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.