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Molecular Biology Conferences 2013

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Molecular Biology Conferences 2013

January 2013

January 05 - 06, 2013   RNA Editing
Galveston, TX, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. RNA and DNA Editing and Modification
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing
January 06 - 11, 2013   RNA Editing
Galveston, TX, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. This meeting will include about 50 speakers representing the central areas of RNA and DNA Editing and Modification, and a total of about 140 participants. The program will be organized to bring together investigators working on different systems with common areas of interest, in the following broad areas: evolution and diversity in editing and modification; target site recognition and catalysis by editing and modification enzymes; editing and innate immunity; regulation of editing and modification; editing, viral infection and host defense; macromolecular machines and functional interactions; structural insights into RNA editing and modification; biological and medical impact of editing and modification; RNA editing and RNA interference.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing
January 13 - 18, 2013   Frontiers of NMR in Biology
Snowbird, Utah, USA   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
January 15 - 17, 2013   Biogenesis and turnover of small RNAs
Edinburgh, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
January 20 - 25, 2013   Metals in Biology
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) in Bioinorganic Chemistry is closely associated with the MIB GRC. This meeting typically draws graduate and postdoctoral students from a variety of laboratories studying metals in biology.
Suggested reading:     Bioremediation of Mercury
January 20 - 25, 2013   Noncoding RNAs in Development and Cancer
Vancouver, Canada   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
January 21 - 21, 2013   Multiple Sequence Alignment and Analysis with Jalview
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. Tutorial and Hackathon. A two day workshop to introduce all aspects of the widely used Jalview sequence analysis workbench, including hands-on tutorials, seminars, a Jalview user clinic, and a hackathon for developers interested in extending Jalview for their own needs.
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
January 22 - 23, 2013   CellTech 2013
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
The inaugural CellTech2013 conference and exhibition. Given the increasing interest in the analysis of cells in research, drug discovery and clinical applications, Select Biosciences is launching a 5-track conference bringing together all the key stakeholders in this space: Cell-based Assays, Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs), Cancer and Stem Cells
Suggested reading:     Medical Microbiology books
January 26 - 27, 2013   Geobiology
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. The Future of Geobiology: Perspectives from Graduate and Postdoctoral Research
Suggested reading:     Bioremediation of Mercury
January 27 - February 1, 2013   Geobiology: Microbe-Mineral Interactions, Biomineralization, and the Rock Record
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Microbe-Mineral Interactions, Biomineralization, and the Rock Record
Suggested reading:     Bioremediation of Mercury

February 2013

February 01 - 03, 2013   3rd UK RNA Splicing Meeting
Cumbria, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
February 03 - 06, 2013   The 14th Annual Australia and New Zealand Zebrafish Meeting
Queenstown, New Zealand   Further information
EMBO Plenary Lecture
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
February 16 - 17, 2013   Quantitative Genetics and Genomics
Galveston, TX, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. Genetics of Complex Phenotypes
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
February 17 - 22, 2013   Quantitative Genetics and Genomics
Galveston, TX, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Genetics of complex disease and other phenotypes.
Suggested reading:     Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
February 18 - 22, 2013   AllBio Course on Data Resources and Tools for Plant-Omics
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. This practical course will provide an overview of data resources and tools for plant scientists, with an emphasis on managing and analysing large-scale datasets from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metagenomics projects. It will bring together lead researchers in the field of plant bioinformatics, experts in biological data resources, and a highly motivated group of experimental researchers through a common theme centred on plant-based research.
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
February 19 - 24, 2013   Nutrition, Epigenetics and Human Disease
Santa Fe, NM, USA   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
February 23 - 24, 2013   Antimicrobial Peptides Discovery, Function and Application
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. The meeting will focus on the most recent discovery on antimicrobial peptide (AMP) research, covering a wide range of topics, including structure and function analysis, expression and regulation, antimicrobial actions and mechanisms, microbial resistance strategies, health and disease-related immunomodulatory functions, and development of AMPs as therapeutics. A special focus will be given to new and emerging roles of AMPs in health and diseases.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books
February 25 - 27, 2013   Development of Transgenic Animal Models Using Zinc Finger Nucleases
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBL Advanced Course. The workshop will primarily educate researchers on the key aspects of using ZFNs for creating transgenic animal models by embryo injection. We will also discuss how ZFNs have been utilised to increase the efficiency of pre-existing methods for transgenics, including the use of mouse embryonic stem cells as well as somatic cells nuclear transfer for the creation of transgenic large animals.
February 25 - March 01, 2013   Metabolomics Bioinformatics for Life Scientists
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. The aim of this course is to familiarize the participants with advanced data analysis and data fusion methodologies and provide hands-on training on the latest analytical approaches and abilities to visualized and map metabolic changes on the relevant pathways.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Bioinformatics books
February 28 - March 3, 2013   From Base Pair to Body Plan Celebrating 60 years of DNA
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. A special Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory meeting in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick in Cambridge, England, in February 1953.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
February 28 - March 2, 2013   The Planctomycetes-Verrucomicrobia-Chlamydiae superphylum: Exceptions to the bacterial definition?
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Neurospora   Medical Mycology books

March 2013

March 02 - 03, 2013   Glycobiology
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon-Merck Research Seminar. The focus of this meeting is to highlight recent progress on the contributions of viral, microbe, protozoan and metazoan model systems in understanding the function of glycosylation.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Glycomics
March 03 - 06, 2013   Single Cell Analyses
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. New, cutting-edge developments and techniques in single cell analysis in bacterial, yeast, plant and animal systems.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
March 03 - 08, 2013   High-Throughput RNAi and Data Analysis
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. The aim of this course is to provide practical training in the use of RNA interference (RNAi) methods in various biological systems. A particular focus will be on high-throughput RNAi screening approaches in human cells, and in model organisms such as Drosophila.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Viruses and Interferon
March 03 - 08, 2013   Glycobiology
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Including structural glycomics, structural glycobiology of enzymes and receptors, chemical glycobiology, glycobiology of viruses, microbes, and parasites, host-microbe interactions, mechanisms of glycosylation and catabolism, epigenetic regulation, glycan diversity, roles of glycobiology in immunology and cancer, and human genetic disorders and vertebrate pathology.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Glycomics   Epigenetics
March 03 - 08, 2013   DNA Replication and Recombination
Banff, Canada   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
March 03 - 08, 2013   Genomic Instability and DNA Repair
Banff, Canada   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
March 03 - 09, 2013   Malaria Experimental Genetics
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. The week-long practical course will cover experimental approaches to both the human parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) and the rodent parasite (Plasmodium berghei).
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites
March 05 - 06, 2013   Advances in Biodetection and Biosensors
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
The Biodetection and Biosensors conference is now in its 6th year and is a rapidly growing area of science. This year\'s meeting will incorporate both aspects of biodetection and biosensors. Biosensors are small analytical devices that can convert a biological stimulus into an electrical signal which can be for things such as measuring concentrations of substances within the body and are extremely valuable in rapidly detecting when these levels change. For example, biosensors could be extremely valuable to diabetics in rapidly informing the individual when blood glucose levels fluctuate out of normal parameters.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
March 05 - 06, 2013   Advances in Microarray Technology
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
This conference will discuss the wide range of cutting edge research being conducted using Microarray technologies in various scientific fields. Focusing on areas such as DNA and Protein expression profiling and genotyping, tissue arrays for histological analysis and biomarker discovery, an overview of the diverse work being carried out in this important field will be given.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
March 05 - 06, 2013   Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
The Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress will bring together leaders from both academia and industry to discuss innovative developments in this exciting field, with presentations exploring the latest advances in microfluidics and microfabrication. Attention will also be given to some of the many applications of Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies, from the enhancement of life science research, to taking diagnostics to the point of need.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology
March 05 - 06, 2013   Single Cell Analysis Europe
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
Select Biosciences\' 4th annual Single Cell Analysis conference, in 2013, will build on the successes of the previous events by continuing to deliver relevant presentations on the latest developments in the field from a expert line up of speakers. Single Cell Analysis is a rapidly expanding discipline which focuses on detecting minute differences in individual cells, which could provide game changing advances in medical testing and treatment. Running alongside the conference will be an exhibition covering the latest technological advances and associated services within these fields.
Suggested reading:     Medical Microbiology books
March 10 - 17, 2013   Postgenomic phylogenetics
Erice, Italy   Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading:     Genomics books   Bioinformatics books
March 10 - 13, 2013   Translational Proteomics: Biology, Technology, and Clinical Advances
Baltimore, MD, USA   Further information
9th Annual Conference US HUPO from genes to function.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology   Systems Microbiology
March 11 - 16, 2013   IDPbyNMR ITC on SAXS and computational techniques
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
Workshop. IDP by NMR ITC. Scientific Organisers: Martin Blackledge, IBS, France, France. Dmitri Svergun, EMBL Hamburg, Germany, Germany. Michele Vendruscolo, University of Cambridge, UK.
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
March 13 - 16, 2013   Systems Biology: Networks
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. Forum for discussion of major themes in systems biology.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
March 16 - 21, 2013   Bacterial networks (BacNet13)
Pultusk, Poland   Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposium. BacNet13 will cover the signal transduction and regulatory networks underlying information gathering, processing and implementation in bacteria.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology
March 17 - 22, 2013   Multi-Drug Efflux Systems
Ventura, CA, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Shared Molecular Mechanisms but Diverging Roles in Physiology and Medicine. We will address questions on the significance of efflux on the multidrug resistance phenotype in context of the role of uptake mechanisms, the role of efflux in eukaryotic systems, control of gene expression, and regulation on the protein level including post-translational modification.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps
March 17 - 22, 2013   Precision Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology: Designing Genomes and Pathways
Breckenridge, CO, USA   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
March 18 - 18, 2013   CAGE-KID: Cancer Genomics Course
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Cancer genomics of the kidney. Organisers: Gabriella Rustici
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
March 19 - 22, 2013   Computational Cell Biology: The Interplay between Models and Experimentation
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. All stages of the modeling process will be represented at the meeting, from data generation in experimental cell biology, to data analysis and computer simulation, to the development and validation of quantitative models describing the data, to the models informing further experimentation.
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
March 19 - 24, 2013   RNA Silencing
Breckenridge, CO, USA   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Viruses and Interferon
March 19 - 20, 2013   Discovery Chemistry Congress
Munich, Germany   Further information
Previous problems with drug discovery led to considerable investment by the pharmaceutical industry into combinatorial and discovery chemistry. This conference will integrate the latest structural chemistry with innovative discovery-driven technologies. Taking place in Munich for the second year running, speakers will concentrate on the most important aspects of discovery stages for effective drug design and refinement. In the current economic climate there is increasing global competitiveness and financial pressure, therefore this conference aims to explore the options available to maximise the success of drug discovery and development.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps   Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery
March 19 - 20, 2013   Flow Chemistry Europe
Munich, Germany   Further information
The 3rd International Conference of the Flow Chemistry Society aims to unite and represent those who are actively working on this rapidly developing field. As the society\'s main European meeting, it is dedicated to the integration of flow chemistry into everyday practice throughout the world by delivering the latest knowledge and making it available for the entire chemistry community.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Molecular Biology books
March 20 - 30, 2013   Imaging infection and immunity
Pretoria, South Africa   Further information
EMBO Practical Course
March 20 - 25, 2013   Epigenetic Marks and Cancer Drugs
Santa Fe, NM, USA   Further information
Keystone Symposium.
Suggested reading:     Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
March 25 - 27, 2013   Next Generation Sequencing Workshop
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL course. Organisers: Giulietta Spudich
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
March 27 - 28, 2013   5th British Meiosis Meeting
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.

April 2013

April 03 - 13, 2013   Advanced optical microscopy
Plymouth, UK   Further information
EMBO Practical Course
April 03 - 05, 2013   2013 International Conference on RNA Nanotechnology and Therapeutics
Lexington, KY, USA   Further information
The second meeting for international RNA nanotechnology leaders and experts to meet and network. In 2010, our first conference was a great success, more than 150 individuals from more than 20 countries attended. That meeting was highlighted by talks from 30 of the world's leaders in RNA nanotechnology, therapeutics, and biotechnology.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
April 06 - 12, 2013   Analysis of small non-coding RNAs: From discovery to function
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. Organizers: V. Benes, J. Blake, M. Castoldi, A. Enright, E. Miska, , D. O\'Carroll
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
April 10 - 13, 2013   RNA and Oligonucleotide Therapeutics
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. Topics: Modulation of RNA Splicing, Antisense Oligonucleotides, Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression, siRNA, miRNA and Aptamers as Therapeutic, Delivery of RNA Therapeutics, Immunomodulating Oligonucleotides
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Viruses and Interferon
April 10 - 12, 2013   Genomic Disorders 2013: From 60 years of DNA to human genomes in the clinic
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
April 10 - 13, 2013   Bioenergetics in mitochondria, bacteria and chloroplasts
Ebsdorfergrund, Germany   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
April 10 - 12, 2013   Protein engineering: new approaches and applications
Chester, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
April 11 - 12, 2013   ADME and Predictive Toxicology
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
The 2013 ADME and Predictive Toxicology Congress conference will to report on the vital role ADME and Predictive Toxicology play in aiding successful drug candidate identification and design. Ensuring drugs make it to the market quicker with higher hit rates and earlier indications of human toxicity issues is of the utmost importance and will be discussed at length here.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery
April 11 - 12, 2013   Nanomedicine 2013
Barcelona, Spain   Further information
This conference will aim to provide a multidisciplinary approach to tackle the fundamental challenges in this speciality, innovative strategies for testing exposure, and techniques for improving the reliability and accuracy of results.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology
April 13 - 17, 2013   Protein transport systems: From structure to function of translocation machines
Dubrovnik, Croatia   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
April 14 - 20, 2013   Metagenomics: From the Bench to Data Analysis
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. The research area of Metagenomics is positioned at the intersection of many disciplines. Thus, the aim of this course is to provide an overview of the main aspects involved in metagenomics - from the bench to data analysis. By a balanced approach of lectures and practical session, not only a general background will be provided but also the tools employed in metagenomics as well as its relationship with other disciplines will be elucidated.
Suggested reading:     Metagenomics   Molecular Biology books
April 14 - 19, 2013   Phosphoproteomics
Odense, Denmark   Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
April 15 - 19, 2013   Computational Structural Biology - from data to structure to function
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Bioinformatics books
April 15 - 20, 2013   Molecular bioenergetics of cyanobacteria: Shaping the environment
Pultusk, Poland   Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposium
Suggested reading:     The Cyanobacteria
April 20 - 24, 2013   ASBMB Annual Meeting
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
April 21 - 24, 2013   Eukaryotic RNA turnover: From structural insights to diseases
Strasbourg, France   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
April 24 - 28, 2013   Spatial 2013: From spatial signalling to sensing spatiality
Dead Sea, Israel   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
April 24 - 26, 2013   Glycoproteins: From structure to disease
Palma de Mallorca, Spain   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Glycomics
April 29 - May 10, 2013   Computational Molecular Evolution
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint Wellcome Trust-EMBL-EBI advanced course. This joint Wellcome Trust-EMBL-EBI advanced course aims to provide researchers with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out molecular evolutionary analysis on their own data, as well as on data drawn from sequence databases.
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books

May 2013

May 01 - 04, 2013   New Model Systems for Linking Evolution and Ecology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. This meeting will present the latest advances with satellite systems, that is, species that are closely related to conventional genetic model organisms, and with entirely new models for evolutionary and ecological genetics and genomics. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction between organisms as a basis for understanding ecological adaptation. If you want to bring a new species into the genomic era, this meeting is for you.
Suggested reading:     Metagenomics   Environmental Microbiology books
May 01 - 02, 2013   RNAi, MicroRNAs and Single Cell Biology
Waltham, USA   Further information
RNAi and microRNAs conference
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
May 05 - 10, 2013   Viruses and Cells
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. The 2013 Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference will address key questions in virology: viral infectious cycles, virus-cell interactions, the host immune response and viral immune evasion, pathogenesis, and the development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
Suggested reading:     Cytomegaloviruses   Rhabdoviruses   Small DNA Tumour Viruses   Molecular Virology and Control of Flaviviruses   Bunyaviridae   The Biology of Paramyxoviruses   Viruses and Interferon
May 07 - 10, 2013   Perspectives for development of molecular and cellular biology
Bogota, Colombia   Further information
Topics include microbiology and food technology, microbiology, nanotechnology and environment, bioprocesses and industrial microbiology.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
May 07 - 11, 2013   The Biology of Genomes
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. DNA sequence variation and its role in molecular evolution, population genetics and complex diseases, comparative genomics, large-scale studies of gene and protein expression, and genomic approaches to ecological systems.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
May 08 - 12, 2013   Chromatin and Epigenetics
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Conference Series. Topics include: Chromatin regulation and dynamics, Signalling to chromatin, Nuclear architecture and dynamics, Developmental epigenetics, Epigenomics, Epigenetics and human disease, Genome stability, Environmental epigenetics and transgenerational inheritance, Functional genomics, System biology
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics   Environmental Microbiology books
May 08 - 10, 2013   3rd Epigenetics in Drug Discovery conference
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
3rd Epigenetics in Drug Discovery conference. Some key discussions around epigenetics drug discovery at the conference include: 1) The role of epigenetics in human diseases such as cancer, leukaemia, neurodegenerative conditions, neuropsychiatric disorders, inflammation, etc. 2) Novel mechanisms, biomarkers, technologies and diagnostics for epigenetics drug discovery 3) Cutting edge research from various organisations.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
May 09 - 10, 2013   Genomics Research 2013
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
This conference will give an insight into the dynamic structure and modifications of DNA; the latest advancements in qPCR, applications of Next-Gen sequencing, the intricacies of epigenetics and the complex roles of miRNA and non-coding RNA will also be explored. As well as an array of international speakers and poster presentations, our exhibitors will display a repertoire of cutting edge research tools and delegates will have the opportunity to establish and renew global collaborations.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
May 12 - 18, 2013   Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection: Contemporary Research Approaches
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. This course will introduce participants to concepts and techniques used in studies on the molecular basis of bacterial infection, and their interaction with the host, with an emphasis on contemporary high-throughput approaches.
Suggested reading:     Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Bacterial Pathogenesis
May 13 - 15, 2013   Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
9th Annual BioMalPar-EVIMalaR Conference, sponsored by the European Virtual Institute of Malaria Research (EVIMalaR). The scientific aims of the network remain to address, in an integrated, collaborative manner, fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease, allowing optimal exploitation of the resulting knowledge to impact on public health.
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites   Parasitology books
May 14 - 15, 2013   Flow Chemistry Congress
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
The 3rd Flow Chemistry Congress of the Flow Chemistry Society aims to unite and represent those who are actively working on this rapidly developing field. The event is dedicated to the integration of flow chemistry into everyday practice throughout the world by delivering the latest knowledge and making it available for the entire chemistry community. Hot topics such as Meso Flow Chemistry, Microfluidic Chemistry and New Directions in Flow Chemistry will also be covered.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology
May 25 - 30, 2013   Molecular perspectives on protein-protein interactions
Pultusk, Poland   Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposium
May 25 - June 1, 2013   Molecular Approaches to Clinical Microbiology in Africa
Blantyre, Malawi   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. Genome-based techniques are revolutionising the routine practice of the identification and characterisation of pathogens, opening many new opportunities and challenges in all areas of clinical microbiology from routine diagnosis to basic research.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology

June 2013

June 01 - 02, 2013   Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
West Dover, VT, USA   Further information
Gordon-Merck Research Seminar. Computional Aspects of Metabolomic NMR. The focus of this meeting is to discuss new contributions in computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to the growing field of metabolomics and applications of computationally intensive metabolomic NMR in systems biology, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and medicine.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
June 02 - 07, 2013   Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
West Dover, VT, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Emerging methods at the intersection of experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and computational analysis and prediction. NMR is one of the more versatile methods for the investigation of biomolecular systems, whether these are proteins, nucleic acids, glycans, membranes, or functioning cellular systems.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Molecular Biology books
June 06 - 07, 2013   European Lab Automation 2013
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
Offering over 130 scientific presentations across 7 different conference streams linked with an exhibition containing more than 150 equipment vendors, ELA aims to highlight and showcase the latest in automated instruments and workflows. Life science researchers and professionals are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to foster technological discussions and scientific collaboration.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Molecular Biology books
June 09 - 13, 2013   12th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO12)
Ljubljana, Slovenia   Further information
Recent years have brought us striking discoveries in the field of bacterial genetics and ecology that sprung from rapid advances in sequencing technologies and omics approaches, bioinformatics, microscopy and various analytical techniques.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Systems Microbiology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
June 10 - 14, 2013   Summer School in Bioinformatics
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint Wellcome Trust-EMBL-EBI Course. Organisers: Vicky Schneider-Gricar, Teresa Attwood, Francis Ouellette
Suggested reading:     Bioinformatics books
June 13 - 14, 2013   Single Cell Genomics and Transcriptomics Asia Congress 2013
Singapore, Singapore   Further information
Single Cell Genomics and Transcriptomics Asia Congress 2013
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR
June 16 - 26, 2013   Electron Microscopy and Stereology in Cell Biology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. The aim of this course is to teach cutting-edge EM techniques for Cell Biologists on a high theoretical and practical level.
June 17 - 21, 2013   Human Genomics and Personalized Medicine
Stockholm, Sweden   Further information
Keystone Symposium
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
June 17 - 19, 2013   CRISPR: evolution, mechanisms and infection
St Andrews, UK   Further information
Biochemical Society conference.
Suggested reading:     Virology books
June 17 - 18, 2013   Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress 2013
London, UK   Further information
Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress 2013
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR   Molecular Biology books
June 19 - 28, 2013   Functional Genomics and Systems Biology
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. This intensive laboratory and computer-based training course introduces participants to a wide range of post-genome techniques including practical experience in performing RNAi experiments, expression profiling using the latest platforms, yeast 2-hybrid analyses and hands on experience with sample preparation procedures for Illumina high throughput sequencing.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   Genomics books
June 19 - 21, 2013   3rd Next-Generation Sequencing Conference
San Francisco, CA, USA   Further information
The 3rd Next-Generation Sequencing conference will provide a forum for industry, academic and government leaders in the field to present on the current and future applications of the technology as well as share strategies, best practices and protocols on the usage of the tool.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR
June 23 - 27, 2013   Systems Biology of Infection Symposium
Ticino, Switzerland   Further information
This international conference will focus on concepts and methodologies in Systems Biology of Infection, offering the unique opportunity for researchers at all levels to discuss the latest topics in this rapidly emerging field.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology
June 24 - 29, 2013   Fission yeast: Pombe 2013
London, UK   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading:     Neurospora   Medical Mycology books
June 25 - 27, 2013   Whole Transcriptome Data Analysis
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBL Advanced Course. This is an introductory course with biologists as intended audience in mind. However basic knowledge of microarray technology and massively parallel sequencing (MPS) are desirable.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing
June 25 - 27, 2013   Integrating omic approaches to host-pathogen interactions
Liverpool, UK   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Bacterial Pathogenesis   Medical Mycology books
June 25 - 29, 2013   In Silico Systems Biology
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course. Systems biology is now an established and fundamental field in life sciences. It has facilitated the move from the identification of molecular parts lists for living organisms towards integrating information from different omics-based approaches with our knowledge on the underlying biochemical mechanisms, to generate and test new hypotheses about how biological systems work. This joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust course will combine lectures on modelling approaches, led discussions to identify the key challenges, opportunities and bottlenecks, and practical sessions on network analysis and network-based modelling.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology   Bioinformatics books
June 27 - 30, 2013   5th International Congress of Molecular Medicine
Elazig, Turkey   Further information
Held under the auspices of the Turkish Society of Molecular Medicine this congress will consist of lectures, including keynote talks, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations and exhibition. Topics include Genomic analyses, Molecular basis of cancer, Molecular Markers in Cancer, Free radicals in Cancer, Environment and genetics factors in lipid related disorders, Molecular mechanism of heart preconditioning, Angiogenesis, Stem cell and stem cell therapy, Genetic immunology, Proteomics and small molecules, Response therapy and molecular genetics in various disorders in field of pediatric endocrinology, Biochemistry and biochemical genetic, etc.
Suggested reading:     Medical Microbiology books
June 29 - July 5, 2013   Single-Cell Gene Expression Analysis
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

July 2013

July 01 - 03, 2013   Working with the Human Genome Sequence
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Trust WorkshopThis workshop provides an intensive introduction to bioinformatics tools freely available on the internet, focusing primarily on the Human Genome data.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
June 02 - 07, 2013   Environmental Nanotechnology
Stowe, VT, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Novel Approaches to Meet Global Challenges
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Molecular Biology books
June 02 - 07, 2013   Nucleic Acids
Biddeford, ME, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Specific topics of discussion will include: Nucleic acid structure and catalysis, Transcription and chromatin dynamics, Ribosome function regulation, DNA replication, RNA processing and export, Genomic integrity, Non-coding RNA, and Co- and Post-transcriptional Regulation.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
July 06 - 07, 2013   Human Genetics and Genomics
Smithfield, RI, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. The focus of this meeting is the use of whole genome sequencing, GWAS and other genome-wide approaches for the discovery of human genetic variation and determining its functional role as well as clinical application.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
July 06 - 11, 2013   2013 (38th) FEBS Congress
St Petersburg, Russia   Further information
FEBS Congress. Federation of European Biochemical Societies. As one of the largest bio-congresses in Europe, featuring approx. 2500 attendees, the Congress provides a platform for international scientific exchange and showcases the newest developments in biochemistry, molecular biology and related areas.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology
July 07 - 12, 2013   Human Genetics and Genomics
Smithfield, RI, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Speakers will focus on advances in studying the organization and function of our genome including non coding regions, new insights into human genetic diversity, and a number of case studies of sequencing approaches applied to both rare and common diseases.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
July 07 - 11, 2013   SMBE 2013 Symposium
Chicago, IL, USA   Further information
Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution
Suggested reading:     Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
July 07 - 12, 2013   10th International Conference on Intracellular RNA Localization and Localized Translation
Niagara, Canada   Further information
10th International Conference on Intracellular RNA Localization and Localized Translation. Invited speakers are scientists who have made major contributions to different aspects of RNA metabolism including the role of RNA localization in the establishment of cell polarity and function; the role of non-coding RNAs; the linkage between RNA localization and other post-transcriptional mechanisms such as stability and translation; post-transcriptional regulation and disease; computational and systems analyses of post-transcriptional processes; RNA structure; and advanced imaging.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
July 08 - 12, 2013   Networks and Pathways Bioinformatics for Biologists
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. Organisers: Sandra Orchard
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology   Bioinformatics books
July 10 - 11, 2013   Epigenomics, Sequencing and SNiPs
Boston, MA, USA   Further information
Chromatin Methylation to Disease Biology and Theranostics
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
July 13 - 14, 2013   Molecular Membrane Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. New Frontiers in Membrane Biology. The focus of this meeting is on the molecular mechanisms that determine membrane identity, shape, and function, including translocation across membranes, traffic between organelles, and membrane biogenesis.
July 14 - 19, 2013   Molecular Membrane Biology
Andover, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Recent major advances in multidisciplinary approaches combining classical cell biology, high-resolution microscopy, structural biology and advanced biophysical methods.
July 18 - 20, 2013   FISH: Fundamentals and Applications Workshop
Porto, Portugal   Further information
A workshop on FISH technology with a strong component of microbiology, including method development, troubleshooting and novel advances in the area. Also poster or oral presentations sessions.
July 21 - 26, 2013   Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction
Newport, RI, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Cutting-edge research will be presented on the mechanisms of bacterial adherence and signal transduction.
Suggested reading:     Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks
July 21 - 26, 2013   Molecular and Cellular Biology of Lipids
Waterville Valley, NH, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference.

August 2013

August 03 - 04, 2013   Malaria
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Seminar. Molecular and Cell Biology of Malaria
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites
August 04 - 08, 2013   Helicases and nucleic acid translocases: Structure, mechanism, function
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
August 04 - 09, 2013   Malaria
Lucca, Italy   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Invited speakers will be strongly encouraged to present unpublished results and will represent a variety of scientific disciplines, including biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, vaccine research, molecular genetics, structural, cell and systems biology.
Suggested reading:     Malaria Parasites
August 04 - 09, 2013   Epigenetics Mechanisms and Implications
Smithfield, RI, USA   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Emphasis on underlying mechanisms, including RNA-directed chromatin modification, DNA modification dynamics, RNA inheritance, three-dimensional nuclear organization, and prions.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics
August 04 - 07, 2013   BioH2 2013 Conference
Montreal, Canada   Further information
Hydrogen has long been recognized as a preferred alternative fuel and there is a great deal of activity worldwide in overcoming technical barriers to its production, storage, and use.BioH2 2013 will provide an international forum for scientists to meet, hear overview talks, present their latest results, and exchange ideas on this rapidly developing topic.
August 08 - 21, 2013   Eukaryotic mRNA Processing
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The meeting will focus on the mechanisms and regulation of mRNA splicing, polyadenylation, turnover, localization and RNA interference. It will include all aspects mRNA transport, processing and control, including microRNA function.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
August 11 - 16, 2013   Marine Molecular Ecology
Hong Kong, China   Further information
Gordon Research Conference. Marine molecular ecology is a vast and rapidly developing field that focuses on the study of the interactions and evolution of marine organisms at the molecular level.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Ecological Theory   Microbial Biofilms
August 18 - 22, 2013   The Leena Peltonen School of Human Genomics
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Trust Summer School
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
August 27 - 31, 2013   Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books

September 2013

September 07 - 10, 2013   The Genomics of Common Diseases 2013
Oxford, UK   Further information
The Wellcome Trust meeting in association with Nature Genetics.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
September 08 - 11, 2013   11th International Conference on Biology and Synchrotron Radiation (BSR)
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
The principal objective of the proposed meeting and series will be to provide a forum bringing together the scientists involved in the methodical developments on synchrotron and laser sources with a broad community of biologists having an ambition to make the best use of the most advanced infrastructures in structural biology.
September 08 - 12, 2013   Protein Synthesis and Translational Control
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Conference Series. Translational Control has become a major focus of attention in the field of gene regulation. Interest in translation extends to many fields, including development, neurobiology, cell physiology and disease, etc. The discovery of miRNAs opened a new frontier that is now being extended with the finding of new noncoding RNA molecules and the establishment of novel powerful high-throughput techniques, which will be central within the conference.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics   Viruses and Interferon
September 08 - 16, 2013   Exome Sequencing
Hinxton, Cambridge, UK   Further information
Wellcome Advanced Course. This laboratory-based training course provides a comprehensive overview of exome sequencing, also known as pulldown, sequence capture and targeted sequencing.
Suggested reading:     PCR books   Genomics books
September 08 - 13, 2013   Thermophiles 2013: 12th International Meeting
Regensburg, Germany   Further information
Thermophiles 2013. The 12th International Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Extremophiles
September 08 - 10, 2013   Current Opinion Conference on Plant Genome Evolution
Amsterdam, The Netherlands   Further information
The program will be focused on plant genomes, natural variation, and systems biology, of course all with a strong emphasis on evolution and evolutionary aspects.
September 09 - 13, 2013   Eukaryotic DNA Replication and Genome Maintenance
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
September 09 - 11, 2013   Metagenomics: Managing, Analysing and Visualising Data Course
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Course. Organisers: Sarah Hunter.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Metagenomics
September 12 - 13, 2013   Single Cell Analysis Summit
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
Single Cell Analysis is an up and coming area, which focuses on detecting minute differences in individual cells, which many say could improve medical tests and treatments. At this event will be a whole host of expert speakers in this field who will be able to offer and insight into the latest methods and techniques being used to image and analyse various cells. Topics that will be covered include microarrays and chips for single cell analysis, microfluidics in single cell analysis, signalling in single cell analysis and many others, designed to give delegates a comprehensive glimpse into this exciting area of science.
Suggested reading:     Microbiology Books   Molecular Biology books
September 12 - 13, 2013   Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
The Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress will bring together leaders from both academia and industry to discuss innovative developments in this exciting field, with presentations exploring the latest advances in microfluidics and microfabrication. Attention will also be given to some of the many applications of Labs-on-Chips, from the enhancement of life science research, to taking diagnostics to the point of need.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Molecular Biology books
September 12 - 13, 2013   Microarray World Congress
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
This conference will discuss the wide range of cutting edge research being conducted using Microarray technologies in various scientific fields. Focusing on areas such as DNA and Protein expression profiling and genotyping, tissue arrays for histological analysis and biomarker discovery, an overview of the diverse work being carried out in this important field will be given.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology
September 12 - 13, 2013   Molecular Diagnostics World Congress 2013
San Diego, CA, USA   Further information
This area of research captures the expression patterns from both the genome and proteins and uses them to differentiate between what is normal and abnormal. There is lots of excitement in this field regarding the creation and development of new tools for improving the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the molecular level. There will be particular focus on point-of-care diagnostics, predictive biomarkers and their discovery and detection. Additionally, the cutting-edge subjects of circulating tumour cells and diagnostic applications of exosomes will be explored, giving delegates a brilliant insight into this rapidly expanding field.
Suggested reading:     Bionanotechnology   Molecular Biology books
September 21 - 24, 2013   The EMBO Meeting 2013. Advancing the life sciences
Amsterdam, The Netherlands   Further information
EMBO Meeting. The EMBO Meeting 2013. Advancing the life sciences
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
September 25 - 29, 2013   RNA 3-prime ends: Mechanism and biological function in eukaryotic genomes
Oxford, UK   Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
September 26 - October 4, 2013   Current methods in cell biology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO Practical Course.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology

October 2013

October 02 - 04, 2013   8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
Scheveningen, The Netherlands   Further information
The 8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics (EMMD), devoted to all aspects of molecular diagnostics in human disease and pathology. The EMMD, also known as the Scheveningen Meeting will focus on novel molecular technologies and innovative applications in the diagnosis, monitoring and screening of human diseases.
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR   Real-Time PCR in Food Science   Quantitative Real-time PCR in Applied Microbiology   PCR books
October 03 - 06, 2013   Seeing is Believing: Imaging the Processes of Life
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. The symposium aims to bring together the leading developers of imaging methods with cutting edge applications that illustrate how imaging can answer biological questions. We will place emphasis on methods that are able to capture the dynamics of life and aim to span the whole range from molecular resolution to imaging of whole organisms.
October 03 - 06, 2013   Molecular Life Sciences 2013
Frankfurt, Germany   Further information
Organized by the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology GBM.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Real-Time PCR   Bionanotechnology
October 07 - 11, 2013   The DNA damage response in cell physiology and disease
Athens, Greece   Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
October 09 - 12, 2013   The Non-Coding Genome
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. This symposium will explore the diverse, dynamic and multifaceted roles of RNA across a spectrum of cellular processes. Yet, framed in interdisciplinary discussion of the roles of non-coding RNAs with the aim of enhancing our understanding of gene regulation and function. Topics will include recent discoveries in the fields of prokaryotic and eukaryotic long and short non-coding RNAs. Collectively aiming to further understand the non-coding RNA transcriptional and regulatory landscape.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression   Epigenetics   Viruses and Interferon
October 14 - 17, 2013   Next Generation Sequencing Workshop
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBL Course. Organisers: Giulietta Spudich
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books
October 14 - 17, 2013   Myofibrillar Z-disk Structure and Dynamics
Hamburg, Germany   Further information
EMBL Conference. The aim of this meeting is to bring together experts on different sarcomeric proteins and muscle diseases, employing a wide variety of approaches from molecular-structural to cellular-model systems studies, to increase communication between them and to underline similarities and discuss differences in the function and malfunction between the different sarcomeric components.
October 14 - 16, 2013   New Approaches and Concepts in Microbiology
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. The meeting will cover a broad range of topics in prokaryotic biology, antibiotic resistance, transcriptional and genetic networks, bacterial communities, regulation, signaling, cell biology, pathogenesis, with an emphasis on novel approaches that drive each field or have the potential to revolutionize future research in microbiology. This meeting aims to bridge the gap between traditional microbiology and systems approaches-novel technologies.
Suggested reading:     Microbial Efflux Pumps   Oral Microbial Ecology   Bacterial Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks   Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms   Microbial Ecological Theory   Two-Component Systems in Bacteria   Bacterial Regulatory Networks   Systems Microbiology
October 21 - 26, 2013   Analysis of High-Throughput Sequencing Data
Cambridge, UK   Further information
EMBO Practical Course. Organisers: Gabriella Rustici
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Bioinformatics books
October 22 - 23, 2013   3rd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Asia Congress 2013
Singapore, Singapore   Further information
3rd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Asia Congress 2013
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR   Molecular Biology books
October 30 - November 2, 2013   Genome Informatics
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The focus for this conference is large-scale genome informatics.
Suggested reading:     Epigenetics   Genomics books   Bioinformatics books

November 2013

November 03 - 05, 2013   Cancer Genomics
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
EMBL Conference. This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about, and keep up-to-date with, the rapidly progressing area of cancer genomics.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
November 07 - 08, 2013   Public and Private Health: Genomics, Medicine and Society
Heidelberg, Germany   Further information
14th EMBO-EMBL Science and Society Conference.
Suggested reading:     Genomics books
November 11 - 15, 2013   Proteomics Bioinformatics
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course. Organisers: Juan A Vizcaino
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Bioinformatics books
November 13 - 16, 2013   Personal Genomes and Medical Genomics
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. This conference will explore the current state of individual genomics at the level of the underlying genome biology and its application in pharmacology and medicine.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
November 18 - 19, 2013   5th Annual Next Generation Sequencing Congress 2013
London, UK   Further information
5th Annual Next Generation Sequencing Congress 2013
Suggested reading:     Real-Time PCR   Molecular Biology books
November 21 - 23, 2013   Functional Genomics and Systems Biology 2013
Cambridge, UK   Further information
The Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference.
Suggested reading:     Systems Microbiology   Genomics books

December 2013

December 03 - 06, 2013   MBSJ Annual Meeting
Kobe, Japan   Further information
Molecular Biology Society of Japan annual meeting 2013.
Suggested reading:     RNA Editing   Bionanotechnology
December 04 - 07, 2013   Plant Genomes and Biotechnology
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
December 09 - 13, 2013   Resources for Computational Drug Discovery
Cambridge, UK   Further information
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course.
Suggested reading:     Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery
December 11 - 14, 2013   Rat Genomics and Models
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA   Further information
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
Suggested reading:     Molecular Biology books   Genomics books
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