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Non-coding RNA and Epigenetics Conferences 2012

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Full details at our conference website Non-coding RNA and Epigenetics Conferences

January 17 - 22, 2012 Epigenomics
Keystone Symposium. This meeting will highlight recent advances in the application of genomics techniques to the study of epigenetics.

January 20 - 22, 2012 RNA-UK 2012
RNA-UK is a biannual meeting that focuses on the increasingly important functions of RNA. The meeting will focus on current research on RNA processing, RNA-mediated gene regulation, RNA localisation, RNA stability/decay, RNA function and RNA structure.

February 7 - 12, 2012 Gene Silencing by Small RNAs
Keystone Symposium. The impact of small non-coding RNAs has profoundly touched the fields of development and cell biology, functional genomics, human disease and drug therapy. This mode of gene regulation is not restricted to eukaryotes; bacteria utilize small RNAs, notably those made from CRISPR loci that silence the expression of bacteriophages, transposons and plasmids.

March 25 - 27, 2012 microRNA 2012: International Symposium
Covers various cover themes on microRNA research.

March 27 - 29, 2012 RNAi 2012
The 7th Annual Oxford RNAi Conference, RNAi2012, will address most aspects of biology and application of RNA interference, and welcomes proposals on endogenous and exogenous roles of small RNAs in gene regulation, health and disease.

March 31 - April 5, 2012 Non-Coding RNAs
Keystone Symposium. The goal of the Keystone Symposia meeting on Non-Coding RNAs is to highlight the similarities and differences in various model systems to better understand the role of long ncRNAs in the regulation of genomes.

April 21 - 27, 2012 Analysis of small non-coding RNAs
EMBO Practical Course. Analysis of small non-coding RNAs: From massively parallel sequencing to in-situ hybridization, from discovery to validation.

May 1 - 2, 2012 RNAi, MicroRNAs 2012
International conference at the cutting edge of the life-science industry.

June 11 - 16, 2012 Antiviral RNAi: From Molecular Biology Towards Applications
ESF-EMBO Symposium. RNAi-based strategies have been used to engineer plants that resist a large variety of viruses, and administration of antiviral small RNAs has been demonstrated to be highly efficient in inhibiting viral infections in mammals, and a number of clinical trials are currently ongoing to assess the safety and efficacy of this therapeutic strategy.

July 9 - 10, 2012 Epigenomics 2012
International conference at the cutting edge of the life-science industry.

September 16 - 19, 2012 The reciprocal interactions of signalling pathways and non-coding RNA
EMBO Workshop.

Conference Update

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:23:30 GMT

October 2 - 7, 2011 Synthetic Biology of Antibiotic Production
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
The European Science Foundation (ESF) in partnership with EMBO is organising this conference on Synthetic Biology of Antibiotic Production. This conference will focus on the advancement of synthetic biology, especially its application in the field of antibiotic production in filamentous fungi and actinomycete bacteria, including the implementation and modification of complex biosynthesis pathway modules in existing and new production hosts. Antibiotics production is regulated by complex networks and involves intricate multi-step biosynthetic machineries, as well as major reorganization of primary metabolic fluxes to redirect cellular metabolic resources towards their biosynthesis. The urgent need for new antibiotics caused by the accelerating emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens worldwide has led to a strong interest in the research community for decidedly novel approaches, collectively referred to as Synthetic Biology. Given the exquisitely modular nature of antibiotics biosynthesis in microorganisms and the advanced state of knowledge on it, the biotechnological manipulation of antibiotic production can be envisaged as one of the most promising first concrete industrial application domain of synthetic biology concepts. For this potential to be realized, it is critical to bring together the highly interdisciplinary community that has recently started investigating various aspects of the synthetic biology of antibiotic production. This community includes people from such diverse disciplines as metagenomics, combinatorial biochemistry, mathematical and computational modelling, cell engineering, molecular cell biology and biotechnology, and many more, both from academia and the biotechnology industry. The aim of this conference is to facilitate the indispensable mutual communication between researchers from these disciplines in a setting that stimulates the intense exchange of both fundamental knowledge and technical advancement. At the same time, it is a major opportunity to evoke broader awareness and interest in synthetic biology concepts in the microbiology community, which would not be reached by general synthetic biology conferences.
Suggested reading: | Emerging Trends in Antibacterial Discovery: Answering the Call to Arms

ASBMB 2011

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:13:03 GMT

A list of ASBMB conferences for 2011 relevant to microbiology and molecular biology. Details of conferences organized by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Keystone Conferences 2011

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:11:44 GMT

A list of Keystone conferences for 2011 relevant to microbiology and molecular biology. Details of conferences organized by Keystone.

Select Biosciences Conferences 2011

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:10:06 GMT

A list of Select Biosciences conferences for 2011 relevant to microbiology and molecular biology. Details of conferences organized by Select Biosciences.

EMBO Conferences 2011

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:07:45 GMT

A list of EMBO conferences for 2011 relevant to microbiology and molecular biology. Details of conferences organized by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).

Gordon Research Conferences 2011

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:05:28 GMT

A list of Gordon Research Conferences relevant to microbiology and molecular biology, for 2011. Details of conferences organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC).

Virology Conferences 2011

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:44:37 GMT

January 2011

January 13 - 15, 2011 ESCV Winter Meeting
London, UK Further information
European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV) The meeting will have a strong clinical emphasis and the programme will be attractive to virologists, microbiologists, public health physicians and other infection specialists.
Suggested reading: � Virology books

January 15 - 16, 2011 Physical Virology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference Seminar. GRC. The Physical Virology Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar will be held in conjunction with the Physical Virology Gordon Research Conference.
Suggested reading: � Viruses and Interferon: Current Research � Recent Advances in Plant Virology � Virology books

January 16 - 21, 2011 Physical Virology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference. GRC. The Physical Virology GRC covers viruses as paradigms for nanoscale assembly, transformation, and the properties of protein cages on that size scale as well as their applications. The principles underlying virus-inspired systems organization have been investigated by mathematicians, physicists, chemists, material scientists, and biologists. This diversity is a strength because of the breadth of perspectives but poses challenges because of the poor communication between disciplines. The field is changing at a pace that will be hard to maintain unless we find a common ground. The goal of this conference is to bring together, the physical, biological, and materials perspectives that are rapidly shaping the field of viruses as physical functional systems.
Suggested reading: � Viruses and Interferon: Current Research � Recent Advances in Plant Virology � Virology books

January 30 - February 5, 2011 HIV/AIDS
Stellenbosch, South Africa Further information
EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Courses. European Molecular Biology Organization
Suggested reading: � Viruses and Interferon: Current Research

February 2011

February 6 - 9, 2011 ASM Conference on Viral Genome Replication
Banff, Canada Further information
The conference will focus on mechanisms employed by different classes of DNA and RNA viruses for genome replication. It is intended to provide a unique podium to discuss, to compare, and to contrast the involvement of viral and cellular factors in replication processes.
Suggested reading: � Virology books � � Viruses and Interferon

March 2011

March 20 - 25, 2011 HIV Evolution, Genomics and Pathogenesis
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Further information
Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of HIV pathogenesis relies on understanding the complex interplay between the virus and its host. Increasingly, the field is relying on the power of comparative studies of similar viruses in other species, and on whole genome analyses to elucidate which pathways are critical. The use of evolutionary analyses of both host and virus is also providing novel insights into viral transmission and innate immune responses. This Keystone Symposia meeting will use diverse disciplines to promote further insights into the dynamic interplay between the virus and the host in areas of pathogenesis, mucosal biology, the roles of viral and host genes, and viral latency. Understanding these issues is critical for the design and development of an effective vaccine and the next generation of antiviral agents.
Suggested reading: Alphaherpesviruses � Vaccine Design � Retroviruses: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Pathogenesis

March 23 - 26, 2011 21st Annual Meeting of the Gesellschaft fur Virologie (GfV, Society for Virology)
Freiburg, Germany Further information
The 21st Annual Meeting of the Gesellschaft fur Virologie (GfV, Society for Virology) together with the Deutsche Vereinigung zur Bekampfung der Viruskrankheiten e.V. will provide a forum for students, postdocs and established virologists to meet, exchange ideas and enjoy scientific as well as social interactions. The meeting will be held on the premises of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg which is one of the top universities in Germany. The meeting will reflect the spirit and tradition of previous GfV Annual Meetings and will feature Keynote Lectures, Symposia, Workshops, spacious Poster Sessions and additional events.
Suggested reading: � Viruses and Interferon: Current Research � Virology books

March 25 - 30, 2011 Protection from HIV: Targeted Intervention Strategies
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Further information
Biological efforts to prevent HIV infection center on four independent approaches: inducing adaptive immune responses through vaccination, augmenting innate responses, using peri-exposure prophylactic drug therapy, and developing microbicides and/or recombinant antiviral microbial products. While all four of these approaches have promise, they still require significant optimization and further clinical trials. Indeed, successful prevention of HIV infection will likely require a combination of these approaches. Such development efforts require a better understanding of viral and immunological events at the site of transmission. This Keystone Symposia meeting will have a focus on mucosal immunology as well as the interplay between the virus and innate and adaptive immune responses, particularly during the acute phase of the infection. Leading experts in the fields will discuss recent scientific advances in these varied approaches to preventing infection and present data from recent clinical trials testing their efficacy.
Suggested reading: Alphaherpesviruses � Vaccine Design � Retroviruses: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Pathogenesis

April 2011

April 11 - 14, 2011 SGM Spring 2011 Meeting
Harrogate, UK Further information
The SGM Spring Meeting will be the largest gathering of microbiologists in the UK in 2011. Delegates from all fields and at all stages of their career will find much to interest them. The Society for General Microbiology (SGM) conference covers a broad range of microbiological themes. Leading experts and scientific exchange at Europes largest annual gathering of microbiologists and virologists
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

May 2011

May 21 - 24, 2011 ASM 2011. 111th ASM General Meeting
New Orleans, LA, USA Further information
ASM Meeting. The meeting will provide attendees with the opportunity to delve deeply into the latest advances in specific areas of interest, and at the same time explore fields that lie beyond their immediate areas of expertise. The depth and breadth of the intellectual offerings will enable participants to make the connections and advancements critical to growing the collective knowledge of microbiology.
Suggested reading: � Microbiology books

May 23 - 28, 2011 Pathogenesis of Influenza: Virus-Host Interactions
Hong Kong, China Further information
The mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of influenza remain controversial. The direct cytopathic effects of viral replication, tissue tropism of the virus, viral-bacterial synergy, as well as innate host responses are inextricably linked and play roles to varying degrees in "seasonal," zoonotic and pandemic influenza, examples being the pandemics of 1918 and 2009 and H5N1 avian influenza. Animal models, though indispensible, have significant limitations with regard to physiological relevance to human disease. The current symposium brings together researchers working on the virus, viral receptors and tissue tropism, innate and adaptive immunity, systems biology and clinical aspects of lung injury and host defense, to address questions on the pathogenesis of influenza. The aim will be to integrate data from animal and ex vivo / in vitro human experimental models as well as human disease to understand pathogenesis of influenza and how this may lead to effective interventions. As this symposium will take place in the aftermath of the first pandemic in 40 years, there will be a wealth of new knowledge as well as intense scientific interest in the subject. In view of the particular interest in influenza and other viral respiratory diseases generated in the Asia-Pacific region arising from the avian flu H5N1 and SARS experience, situating the meeting in Hong Kong would be particularly appropriate.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology

May 29 - June 1, 2011 XI Spanish Congress of Virology
Granada, Spain Further information
XI Spanish Congress of Virology
Suggested reading: � Virology books

May 29 - June 3, 2011 Viruses and Cells
Lucca, Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conferences. The 2011 Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference, the premier conference in the field of virology, will focus on the cell biology of virus infection, mechanisms of virus-host interactions, viral emergence and evolution, and development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
Suggested reading: � Virology books

June 2011

June 20 - 23, 2011 CSM 61st Annual Conference
Newfoundland, Canada Further information
The 61st Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists
Suggested reading: � Molecular Biology books � Medical Microbiology books

June 24 - 25, 2011 Swiss Society for Microbiology Annual Congress: The Many Faces of Microbial Life
Zurich, Switzerland Further information
Swiss Society for Microbiology. The Many Faces of Microbial Life. To accommodate the broad diversity of interests and expertise of microbiologists gathered within the community the title chosen was: The Many Faces of Microbial Life. As a consequence, the program of the two days has covered a wide range of topics with emphasis on three broad research areas: "Microbial Communities: Structure, Function and Interactions" which highlighted recent advances in microbial ecology, "Molecular Microbiology and Infection" encompassed both infection biology and front-line fundamental research, and last but not least "Viral Diseases and Pandemics" provided the latest insights on the prominent diseases caused by different viruses and their global spread. In the tradition of previous society meetings, the three main themes have been highlighted in plenary lectures held by distinguished scientist as well as well as in parallel sessions featuring selected presentations by invited speakers. Additional oral presentations had been selected from the many abstracts submitted. Finally, a poster sessions provided participants and authors with ample time to discuss science in an informal atmosphere.
Suggested reading: � Bacteriology books � Virology books

July 2011

July 16 - 20, 2011 American Society For Virology 30th Annual Scientific Meeting
Minneapolis, MN, USA Further information
Annual meeting of the American Society For Virology. The American Society for Virology (ASV) was founded in 1981 to provide a forum for investigators of human, animal, insect, plant, fungal, and bacterial viruses, whether the research involves the use of clinical, ecological, biological, or biochemical approaches. The Society sponsors an annual meeting, designed to promote discussion and collaboration among scientists active in all aspects of virology.
Suggested reading: � Virology books

July 24 - 26, 2011 Recent Advances In Pathogenic Human Viruses
Guangzhou, DC, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium Series. The ASBMB Special Symposia program was established to provide specific or under-represented segments of the scientific community with opportunities to present unique, cutting-edge science and engage in active networking opportunities. Meeting attendees include graduate students, postdocs, investigators and industry professionals.
Suggested reading: � Virology books

August 2011

September 2011

September 5 - 7, 2011 SGM Autumn Conference 2011
York, UK Further information
Society for General Microbiology (SGM) conference covering a broad range of microbiological themes. Talks by leading experts at Europe's largest annual gathering of microbiologists and virologists.
Suggested reading: � Microbiology Books

September 11 - 14, 2011 Fourth ESWI International Conference
Malta Further information
Fourth ESWI International Conference devoted to influenza to be held in Malta.The meeting will provide comprehensive scientific coverage of all disciplines involved in influenza prevention, control and treatment. Top-level scientific sessions with specific attention for new developments are the core of the conference. Additionally, the conference has a clearly delineated programme for public health officials and opinion leaders in health care work. These sessions also cover a broad field of interest and will certainly include an evaluation of the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology

September 11 - 16, 2011 XV International Congress of Virology
Sapporo, Japan Further information
IUMS conference. Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies 2011
Suggested reading: Virology Books

Frontiers of NMR in Biology

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:55:35 GMT

January 8 - 13, 2011 Frontiers of NMR in Biology
Big Sky, Montana, USA Further information
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is now a well-established tool for determining structures of small to moderate size biomacromolecules. The horizon is expanding, however, through recent methodological advances, including the evolution of approaches that combine NMR with computational, X-ray crystallographic, cryo-electron microscopic, and single molecule methodologies. These have led to unprecedented insights into structure, dynamics, and mechanisms, even in large systems, making NMR a premier tool for studying macromolecular function. This symposium will highlight the latest technological advances in NMR spectroscopy, as well as recent bio-functional discoveries made using these approaches. Emphasis will be placed on systems that challenge the current technology, including high-molecular weights, membrane proteins, folding and dynamics, transient states, and drug discovery. In addition, the symposium will provide a forum for discussions on the needs and efforts to consolidate the best approaches, and on the latest advances and new trends in biological NMR.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology

Functional Consequences of Structural Variation in the Genome

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:51:59 GMT

January 8 - 13, 2011 Functional Consequences of Structural Variation in the Genome
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA Further information
Sequencing of genomes has led to the discovery of a spectrum of both small-scale and large-scale genetic variation among individuals. Changes in copy-number and genome structural variation are common in most mammalian species and affect a wide range of phenotypic traits. The goal of this symposium will be to explore the relative impact of structural variation to common and rare human genetic diseases; discuss our understanding of 'normal' patterns of structural variation and its origin based on examining additional human genomes using new sequencing technologies; explore the extent of intraspecific variation in other organisms and their importance in phenotypic traits; and discuss the adaptive importance of this form of variation during the evolution of mammalian species.
Suggested reading: Genomics

TGF-beta in Immune Responses: From Bench to Bedside

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:10:21 GMT

January 7 - 12, 2011 TGF-beta in Immune Responses: From Bench to Bedside
Snowbird, Utah, USA Further information
The recent discovery of TGF-beta as a key regulator in immune responses (particularly in regulatory T cell and Th17 cell differentiation) has put TGF-beta at the center stage of immunology, a position it deserves. Despite great progress in the field, key questions related to TGF-beta re-programming T cells are largely unknown. In this regard, it is imperative to understand the molecular mechanisms by which TGF-beta controls such a diverse T cell programming. Elucidation of these pathways would allow us to apply the knowledge and information acquired from basic studies to understand the pathogenesis of human immune-associated diseases and develop therapeutic practices in experimental and ultimately clinical settings. In addition, roles for TGF-beta in innate immunity, the mucosal immune system, autoimmunity and inflammation, anti-tumor immunity, and HIV-mediated immune deficiency have been gradually disclosed and appreciated. Thus, it is necessary to gather experts in the field together to discuss new findings and update the pivotal role of TGF-beta in the immune system, with the aim to lay out the critical and key questions and point out possible directions. The Keystone symposium is the ideal platform to reach this goal.

14th Workshop of the International Study Group for Systems Biology 2010

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September 6 - 10, 2010 14th Workshop of the International Study Group for Systems Biology 2010
Vladimir, Russia Further information
The International Study Group for Systems Biology is a collective of international researchers interested in advancing the biological sciences through exploring the interplay between theory and experiment. The general theme is theoretical approaches to understanding the behaviour of cell systems, particularly transport, metabolism and signal transduction.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

Conference alert

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June 27 - 30, 2010 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
Washington, D.C., USA Further information
Held annually by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing brings together scientists, industry and government leaders, and academia from around the globe to exchange ideas about the growing biotechnology industry. Includes presentations on topics including biotechnology for climate change, cellulosic biofuels, renewable chemical platforms, energy from algae, specialty chemicals, food ingredients and more. Features plenary sessions, international networking opportunities, and business partnering meetings.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 21 - 22, 2010 CRISPR Mechanisms and Applications
Wageningen, The Netherlands Further information
The recently discovered CRISPR defense system protects bacteria and archaea against mobile genetic elements. This two-day CRISPR meeting focusses on the CRISPR mechanism of action and applications, and aims at discussing the latest developments in this exciting research field.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

March 28 - 31, 2010 3rd Joint Conference of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) and the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
Hannover, Germany Further information
Topics include: Antimicrobial compounds; Functional Genomics; Gene Regulation; Host Microbe Interaction; Infection and Cancer; Innate Immunity; Metabolism; MRSA; Tuberculosis
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

Select Biosciences Conferences

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:57:00 +0000

A wide range of conferences for 2010 is offered by Select Biosciences

Topics include Stem Cells, Synthetic Biology, RNAi and miRNA, Genomics, Lab-on-a-Chip, Microarray Technology, qPCR, Single Cell Analysis, Biodetection, and much more. For a full list of these conferences see: Select Biosciences Conferences

Keystone Conferences 2010

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Further reading: Molecular Biology publications

January 8 - 13, 2010 Structural Genomics: Expanding the Horizons of Structural Biology
Breckenridge, CO, USA Further information
Structural Biology continues to be one of the most prolific and informative ways to make biological and biomedical discoveries at the turn of the millennium, and provides fundamental molecular level insights into the underlying biological and biochemical functions. Structural genomics has been at the forefront of these developments as a major contributor to the advances of high throughput (HT) technologies and methodologies that span the gene to structure process by both crystallography and NMR. In parallel, the rapid expansion of the genome sequencing projects is substantially increasing the complexity and size of the known protein universe, and providing structural biologists with a wealth of new opportunities and challenges to explore, the diversity of biological macromolecules and their relationships to, function, evolution and disease. The goal of this Keystone Symposia meeting is to explore how we can best harness the current approaches from high throughput structural genomics to tackle present and future challenges in structural biology and how we can directly apply these methods to topical and important problems in structural, molecular, cellular and chemical biology. We will focus on approaches that are applicable not only for large consortia, but also for single investigator laboratories and smaller scale projects. Using such methodologies and technologies, we can then keep pace with the genome sequencing efforts and continue to make significant contributions to the constantly increasing discoveries on the intricacies and vagaries of complex biological processes such as mammalian proteomes, microbial pathogens and cellular and signaling networks /systems. In this way, structural biology will continue to lead the way in making innovative discoveries in biological, chemical, and biomedical research.
Suggested reading: Genomics Books

January 12 - 17, 2010 HIV Biology and Pathogenesis
Santa Fe, NM, USA Further information
The Keystone Symposia Meeting on HIV Biology and Pathogenesis emphasizes key aspects of the basic virological, cell and molecular biological, and disease aspects of HIV. The focus will be to highlight recent advances in our understanding of HIV/AIDS ranging from the earliest events of transmission, to treatments for infected individuals, to interventions to prevent viral transmission. The goal of the meeting is to emphasize the basic mechanisms of viral replication and the interplay of the virus with the immune system leading to the development of AIDS.
Suggested reading: Lentiviruses and Macrophages

January 14 - 19, 2010 RNA Silencing: Mechanism, Biology and Application
Keystone, CO, USA Further information
Since the discovery in 1993 of the first small silencing RNA, a dizzying number of small RNA classes have been identified, including microRNAs, various types of siRNAs and piRNAs. These classes differ in their biogenesis, modes of target regulation and in the biological pathways they regulate. However, there is also a growing realization that these distinct small RNA pathways are interconnected. These pathways functions in RNA-based immunity, developmental gene regulation, transcriptional silencing, and genomic stability. The aim of this meeting is to explore the similarities and differences between RNA silencing pathways, to probe their underlying molecular mechanisms, to learn, by illustrative examples, the logic behind RNA-guided regulation of gene expression, and to explore new methods for harnessing these mechanisms for gene discovery and therapeutics applications.
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

January 17 - 22, 2010 Molecular Basis for Chromatin Structure and Regulation
Taos, NM, USA Further information
Chromatin structure and dynamics underlie every aspect of genome function. The past several years have seen an exponential growth in our knowledge of facts, ranging from catalogs of histone protein posttranslational modifications to complete genome sequences of many organisms to atomic resolution structures of many key molecular players. But our mechanistic understanding lags far behind. New reagents, methodologies and concepts are needed. This meeting will bring together leading experts in diverse areas of chromatin biology who are developing and applying new approaches to develop a concrete mechanistic link between chromatin structure and chromatin function. The topics covered include: fundamental in vivo physical chemical studies of transcription factor binding; real-time single molecule in vivo imaging; state-of-the-art methods for discovery, characterization, and manipulation of histone- and nucleosome-modifying enzymes and for the synthesis and characterization of their specifically-modified histone and nucleosome substrates; single molecule biophysics studies of molecular mechanisms; atomic resolution structural studies; and locus- and chromosome-wide phenomena such as heterochromatin formation and dosage compensation.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

January 31 - February 5, 2010 New Insights into Healthspan and Diseases of Aging: From Molecular to Functional Senescence
Tahoe City, CA, USA Further information
Aging can be defined as the gradual loss of the ability of the organism to maintain homeostasis. Our aim will be to focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which tissue and organ function deteriorate and homeostasis fails rather than on longevity itself, which has been the theme of previous Keystone Symposia meetings on aging. Work from a variety of models is recognizing that organisms, especially humans, are complicated systems in which interventions that extend lifespan might not necessarily block the aging and loss of function in specific organs or tissues and vice versa. Continuing this approach will help us gain an understanding and appreciation of the complexity that underlies aging in humans. The aim of this meeting is to reveal the integration and communication between pathways and systems during functional aging and their relationship with longevity. This meeting will highlight important questions to address in future research. Most importantly, what are the common and disparate causes underlying the cellular and physiological mechanisms responsible for human senescent phenotypes?
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

February 14 - 19, 2010 Antibiotics and Resistance: Challenges and Solutions
Santa Fe, NM, USA Further information
In the face of a growing crisis in antibiotic resistance and the emergence of new bacterial pathogens, there is a pressing clinical need for new antibiotics. Paradoxically, this call for new drugs comes at a time when investment in antibiotic development in the pharmaceutical industry is at historically low levels. Despite the promise of the genomic revolution to inform drug development and innovations in drug discovery and the fundamental biology that underpins it, modern control of infectious disease with antibiotics is perilously fragile. This meeting brings together researchers from medicine, academe and industry and from across scientific disciplines to discuss the challenges of antibiotic development in the 21st Century. What is the scope of the problem? What are possible solutions? What are the imperatives for the short and long term and is the traditional antibiotic paradigm in need of an overhaul? These questions will be the focus of the meeting that will help to define the problems and solutions in antibiotic development.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

February 16 - 21, 2010 Cell Biology of Virus Entry, Replication and Pathogenesis
Taos, NM, Canada Further information
The Keystone Symposia meeting on the Cell Biology of Virus Entry, Replication and Pathogenesis emphasizes key aspects of virus infection pathways and cellular responses. A central goal is the identification of critical virus-cell crosstalk during these processes. Rather than dividing viruses into separate categories such as positive-sense RNA viruses and DNA viruses, the meeting highlights common aspects of virus lifecycles among different virus groups. The multi-disciplinary nature of the proposed meeting is important in bringing together investigators using structural, molecular, cell biological, immunological and epidemiological methods. This emphasis on shared themes and multiple experimental approaches will continue to be critical to future advances in virology. While there has been spectacular recent progress in our understanding of virus lifecycles, we are still very far from being able to design antiviral strategies, and unexpected novel aspects of virus cell biology are constantly being discovered. Plenary sessions will cover the most important aspects of virus interactions with cells. Day 1 will include cutting-edge structural virology studies and imaging methods to follow single virus particles during entry. Day 2 will focus on the entry mechanisms of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses and the roles of cellular proteins in virus infection. Day 3 will cover viral and cellular aspects of virus replication and cellular antiviral responses. The last day will focus on the important areas of virus assembly and pathogenesis. Late-breaking exciting developments in this fast-moving field will be incorporated by short presentations and afternoon workshop sessions drawn from the submitted abstracts.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

February 21 - 26, 2010 RNA Silencing Mechanisms in Plants
Santa Fe, NM, USA Further information
Although the core mechanisms of RNA silencing are conserved across eukaryotes, plants have deployed gene silencing in a particularly wide variety of molecular, developmental, adaptive, defensive and epigenetic contexts. Plants, therefore, serve as among the most insightful models to illuminate mechanisms of RNA-directed DNA methylation and transcriptional silencing, antiviral defense, small RNA biogenesis and effector mechanisms, and the roles of small RNA-mediated regulation in development and stress responses. We will highlight recent mechanistic advances about how RNA silencing pathways integrate with plant processes, acting at levels ranging from single-nucleotide to population, as regulatory devices. Session topics emphasize integration between silencing mechanisms and developmental regulation and stress responses, DNA and chromatin modification, host-pathogen dynamics, and natural variation. The Symposium will also highlight cutting-edge, high-throughput technology being developed and applied to understand the roles of RNA-mediated silencing across the plant genome.
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

February 27 - March 4, 2010 Lymphocyte Activation and Gene Expression
Breckenridge, CO, USA Further information
Lymphocytes mediate the adaptive immune responses to antigens derived from infectious agents, transformed cells, transplanted organs and, in the setting of autoimmunity, ones own cells. The study of lymphocyte activation and gene expression is central to understanding the complex biology of these cells and offers hope for regulating these cells in different clinical settings. Much has been learned in the past several decades in this field. Receptors, enzymes and adapter molecules have been identified, signaling cascades and networks have been defined, and the complex regulation of gene expression has been explored. Nonetheless many basic questions remain to be elucidated. Among several contentious areas of research that will be presented by experts at this meeting are the actual means by which antigen receptors initiate the activation process, how activation induces changes in signaling pathways, intracellular organelles and the cytoskeleton, and how changes in chromatin and transcriptional factors determine gene expression.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

March 21 - 26, 2010 HIV Vaccines
Banff, Canada Further information
Since an HIV vaccine is proving to be a particularly recalcitrant problem, a novel approach that facilitates a wider cross-fertilization of ideas would be very valuable and would be welcomed by the broader HIV vaccine research community. To that end, the major development proposed for the 2010 Keystone HIV Vaccine Symposium is to foster innovative ideas and new collaborations with immunology and vaccinology as it pertains to other viral diseases. Specifically, we propose that a new Joint Symposium of HIV Vaccines in conjunction with Viral Immunity be convened. This Joint Symposium would retain the valuable format that includes joint and separate sessions covering general and specific principles.
Suggested reading: AIDS Vaccine Development: Challenges and Opportunities

March 21 - 26, 2010 Nuclear Receptors: Development, Physiology and Disease
Keystone, CO, USA Further information
Nuclear receptors represent a family of ligand-regulated transcription factors that play central roles in development, physiology, and metabolism. Upon binding small lipophilic hormones and metabolites, such as steroids, fatty acids, and bile acids, nuclear receptors switch their regulatory status, reprogramming gene expression in target tissues. Current research is aimed at defining roles for these receptors in normal development and metabolism as well as better understanding how nuclear receptor dysfunction contributes to diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and neuronal disorders. Nuclear receptors are also a major target for drug development, with many compounds on the market and several in ongoing human trials. This meeting will highlight recent breakthroughs in nuclear receptor research, promote interactions between scientists from industry and academia, and provide opportunities for senior scientists to interact with younger researchers and trainees.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

March 21 - 26, 2010 Nuclear Receptors: Signaling, Gene Regulation and Cancer
Keystone, CO, USA Further information
Nuclear receptors (NRs) comprise a large family of ligand-regulated transcription factors that play critical roles in physiology and disease. Much of the focus has been on the nuclear actions of NRs, including interactions with coregulators, modulation of chromatin structure, and regulation of gene expression. Recent studies, however, have also suggested a role for membrane- or cytoplasmic-initiated actions of NRs and crosstalk with other cellular signaling pathways. Current studies are aimed at understanding how the ligand-dependent molecular actions of NRs, including their subcellular localization, binding across the genome, and interaction with the proteome, connect to their roles in physiological and pathophysiological processes, including hormone-regulated cancers. In addition, NRs are being explored as targets for drug development, with many compounds on the market or in ongoing clinical trials. This meeting will highlight recent breakthroughs in NR research, promote interactions between scientists from industry and academia, and provide opportunities for senior scientists to interact with younger researchers and trainees.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

March 21 - 26, 2010 Viral Immunity
Banff, Canada Further information
The most exciting recent advances in viral immunity include the increased understanding of the role of innate immune mechanisms, interaction between innate and adaptive immunity, pathogen manipulation of host responses, and activation of immune responses and generation of immune memory. Despite these advances, basic mechanisms of anti-viral immunity are poorly characterized particularly for chronic infections. Efforts are also required to exploit recent research advances to improve vaccine design and therapeutic intervention. This meeting will include both innate and adaptive immunity and juxtapose animal models with human studies as it attempts to foster collaborative efforts between attending viral immunologists and the HIV vaccine researchers in the joint meeting. Expert talks in plenary sessions will encompass the latest in critical areas of viral immunity. Workshops and additional presentations will cover provocative and cutting-edge results from attendees. The meeting objective is to accelerate progress in understanding and manipulating anti-viral immunity to improve human health.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

April 7 - 12, 2010 Dynamics of Eukaryotic Transcription during Development
Big Sky, MT, USA Further information
Gene expression in eukaryotes is regulated primarily at the level of transcription. Although much is known about the basic building blocks required to recruit RNA polymerase II to a gene promoter and establish a pre-initiation complex, recent data reveals that a great deal of regulation occurs during transcription elongation, and involves dynamic interactions between the transcription machinery and chromatin structure. This meeting is intended to explore these recently appreciated mechanisms for gene regulation and to showcase the novel techniques that have permitted these advances. Of particular interest are the use of comprehensive, genomic approaches, and their use towards understanding the different patterns of gene expression in different model systems, including stem cells and developing tissues, as well as the application of novel molecular probing and cell imaging techniques to investigate the global nuclear architecture and its impact on gene expression.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

April 11 - 16, 2010 Malaria: New Approaches to Understanding Host-Parasite Interactions
Copper Mountain, CO, USA Further information
Malaria has entered a new era, a partially effective vaccine may be licensed in the not too distant future, and the genomes of host, parasite and vector are now widely available. Major advances have been made in understanding basic parasite cell biology and fundamental immunology, using rapidly evolving molecular genetic technologies for both host and parasite. Systems biology approaches also offer a new paradigm for interrogating complex host responses to a complex pathogen. Future progress will require greater integration of these technologies to elucidate parasite cell biology, host-parasite interactions, and the specific mechanisms that confer protection in our model systems and in nature. This symposium will bring together these new fields to examine those aspects of host and Plasmodium biology important for understanding immunity and pathogenesis.
Suggested reading: Parasitology Booksy Books

April 11 - 16, 2010 Molecular Targets for Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Bridging Lab and Field Research
Copper Mountain, CO, USA Further information
Vigorous research since the completion of the Anopheles gambiae genome sequence has established the malaria mosquito as a model organism for host-pathogen biology. However, the translation of this growing post-genomic knowledge base into new vector-targeted malaria control strategies is a distinct challenge that now leads laboratory-based molecular researchers to confront the complexity and heterogeneity of the natural malaria transmission system. Simultaneously, a body of field-based vector researchers has been developing new ways to utilize existing vector control tools such as bednets and insecticides that, if consistently implemented, can yield impressive outcomes. Lab and field based practitioners attend different meetings and rarely engage in direct dialog. This conference will examine the tension between the development of new practical malaria control tools, including genomic ones, and the advantages of more fully exploiting existing tools. It is hoped that the scientific discussion will help influence individual and programmatic research priorities.
Suggested reading: Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and Pathogenesis

April 12 - 17, 2010 Islet Biology
Whistler, Canada Further information
This symposium will focus on advances in our understanding of normal pancreatic b-cell function and mechanisms of beta-cell failure in type 2 diabetes, which has become a pandemic disease with estimates of affected individuals reaching 350 millions in 2030. Defects in pancreatic b-cell function and reduced beta cell mass are now recognized as the event that triggers the transition from pre-diabetes/metabolic syndrome to overt type 2 diabetes. Major advances have been made in our understanding of fundamental beta-cell biology, signaling pathways regulating islet growth, apoptosis, regeneration in normal and disease states, and development of new strategies for enhancing beta-cell survival and function. Leading contributors of academic and industrial contributors alike will carefully discuss recent advances in several disciplines, including development, regeneration, stem cells, transcription factors, novel signaling pathways, cell biology, genetics, gene regulation, drug targeting, as well as emerging technologies in islet research.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

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EMBO Conferences 2010

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January 12 - 17, 2010 Protein and lipid function in secretion and endocytosis
Goldegg am See, Austria Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis

February 1 - 5, 2010 Phosphoproteomics
Odense, Denmark Further information
EMBO Practical Course

February 7 - 11, 2010 Genomic approaches to evolution and development
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

February 23 - 26, 2010 Virus-host: partners in pathogenicity
San Jose, Costa Rica Further information
EMBO Lecture Series
Suggested reading: Virology Books

March 3 - 5, 2010 Visualizing Biological Data (VizBi)
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Workshop

March 16 - 26, 2010 Mass spectrometry in protein analysis and characterization
Montevideo, Uruguay Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

March 27 - 31, 2010 Hedgehog signaling: from developmental biology to anti-cancer drugs
St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France Further information
EMBO Workshop

April 8 - 17, 2010 Advanced optical microscopy 2010
Plymouth, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

April 10 - 13, 2010 In silico systems biology: network reconstruction, analysis and network based modelling
Hinxton, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course

April 10 - 16, 2010 Methods for miRNA discovery and analysis: from in situ hybridization to new generation sequencing
Monterotondo Scalo, Italy Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

April 18 - 23, 2010 B cells and protection: back to basics
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF/EMBO Symposium

April 26 May 1, 2010 Computational RNA Biology
Cargese, France Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

May 3 - 12, 2010 Computational molecular evolution
Heraklion (Crete), Greece Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

May 4 - 7, 2010 Proteolysis and neurodegeneration (5th INPROTEOLYS meeting)
Madrid, Spain Further information
EMBO Workshop

May 5 - 7, 2010 Catalytic mechanisms by biological systems: at the interface between chemistry and biology
Hamburg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series

May 5 - 7, 2010 Scientific programming and data visualization for structural biology
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

May 6 - 9, 2010 EMBO Molecular Medicine Workshop: Cell guidance signals in cancer
Portofino Vetta (Camogli), Italy Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Books on Medical Microbiology

May 10 - 11, 2010 Tumour suppressors
LHospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona), Spain Further information
EMBO Workshop

May 10 - 13, 2010 RNA quality control
Vienna, Austria Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

May 17 - 21, 2010 Recombination and connections to SUMO and ubiquitin modifications
Castelvecchio Pascoli (Lucca), Italy Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

May 18 - 21, 2010 Advanced light microscopy techniques and their applications 10th International ELMI Meeting
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Workshop

May 21 - 26, 2010 Cellular signaling and molecular medicine
Cavtat (Dubrovnik), Croatia Further information
EMBO Conference Series

May 23 - 31, 2010 Lipid rafts: methods for studying membrane organization
Dresden, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

May 30 - June 4, 2010 Antiviral applications of RNA interference
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF/EMBO Symposium
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends

May 31 - June 5, 2010 Structural characterization of macromolecular complexes
Grenoble, France Further information
EMBO Practical Course

June 1 - 4, 2010 Emerging themes in infection biology
Nice, France Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Bacteriology Books

June 2 - 5, 2010 Microtubules: structure, regulation and functions
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Pili and Flagella: Current Research and Future Trends

June 12 - 16, 2010 Genomic approaches to interactions between plant viruses, their hosts and their vectors
Fenestrelle, Italy Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Microorganisms

June 13 - 17, 2010 Replication/repair and segregation of chromosomes
Munzingen (Freiburg), Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series

June 14 - 16, 2010 Development and stem cells in the pancreas
Stockholm, Sweden Further information
EMBO Workshop

June 14 - 19, 2010 The DT40 cell line as a model vertebrate genetic system
Galway, Ireland Further information
EMBO Practical Course

June 16 - 18, 2010 Viruses and innate immunity
Dublin, Ireland Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Virology Books

June 17 - 20, 2010 C. elegans development and gene expression
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

June 17 - 27, 2010 Electron microscopy and stereology in cell biology
Oslo, Norway Further information
EMBO Practical Course

June 19 - 23, 2010 Chromosome segregation and aneuploidy
Edinburgh, UK Further information
EMBO Workshop

June 19 - 24, 2010 Gene transcription in yeast: from mechanisms to functional genomics
San Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Books on Yeast and Mycology

June 19 - 24, 2010 The cytoskeleton in development and pathology
Djurhamn, Sweden Further information
EMBO/FEBS Lecture Course

June 20 - 23, 2010 Human variation: cause and consequence
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO/EMBL Symposium

June 20 - 26, 2010 The molecular and developmental biology of Drosophila
Kolymbari, Greece Further information
EMBO Conference Series

June 27 - July 3, 2010 Application of transient kinetic methods to biological macromolecules
Canterbury, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course

June 28 - July 2, 2010 High-throughput RNAi and data analysis
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

June 28 - July 4, 2010 Biomolecular simulation
Paris, France Further information
EMBO Practical Course

June 30 - July 2, 2010 Development of cortical networks and neurological disorders
Amsterdam, Netherlands Further information
EMBO Workshop

July 1 - 9, 2010 3D developmental imaging
Oeiras, Portugal Further information
EMBO Practical Course

July 12 - 23, 2010 Molecular approaches to evolution and development
Fiskebackskil, Sweden Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

July 19 - 30, 2010 Multi-level modelling of morphogenesis
Norwich, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course

July 29 - August 4, 2010 Ubiquitin and SUMO
Split, Croatia Further information
EMBO Practical Course

August 1 - 6, 2010 Multidimensional NMR in structural biology
Castelvecchio Pascoli (Lucca), Italy Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

August 16 - 19, 2010 Systems biology of development
Ascona, Switzerland Further information
EMBO Workshop

August 22 - 24, 2010 Post-translational modifications of proteins: from discovery to functional analysis
Uppsala, Sweden Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis

August 26 - September 4, 2010 Viral vectors in gene therapy: applications and novel production methods
Kuopio, Finland Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Virology Books

August 29 - September 5, 2010 Cryo-electron microscopy and 3-D image analysis
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

August 31 - September 8, 2010 Protein expression, purification and crystallization (PEPC-7)
Hamburg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis

August 31 - September 10, 2010 Host-microbes interactions
Spetses, Greece Further information
EMBO/FEBS Lecture Course
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

September 1 - 5, 2010 Interface between the Ubiquitin family and the DNA damage response
Red Island, Rovinj, Croatia Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 5 - 8, 2010 Structure and function of neural circuits
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO/EMBL Symposium

September 6 - 10, 2010 Computational aspects of protein structure determination and analysis: from data to structure to function
Cambridge, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course

September 11 - 19, 2010 Anatomy and embryology of the mouse
Split, Croatia Further information
EMBO Practical Course

September 14 - 17, 2010 Telomeres and the DNA damage response
Marseille, France Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 20 - October 2, 2010 Current methods in systems biology
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 22 - 25, 2010 Chemical Biology 2010
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series

September 26 - 30, 2010 Molecular and cellular basis of regeneration and tissue repair
Sesimbra, Portugal Further information
EMBO Conference Series

September 29 - October 3, 2010 Experimental approaches to evolution and ecology using yeast
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Books on Yeast and Mycology

October 3 - 6, 2010 From fetomaternal tolerance to immunomodulatory properties of placenta-derived cells in cell therapy
Brescia, Italy Further information
EMBO Workshop

October 3 - 8, 2010 Emergent properties of the cytoskeleton: molecules to cells
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF/EMBO Symposium

October 3 - 8, 2010 Towards a comprehensive understanding of endoplasmic reticulum functions
Gerona, Spain Further information
EMBO Conference Series

October 9 - 14, 2010 Cell biology meets microbiology
Krakow, Poland Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

October 13 - 16, 2010 The non-coding genome
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO/EMBL Symposium
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 14 - 19 Molecular and cellular cognition
Venice, Italy Further information
EMBO/FEBS Lecture Course

October 17 - 22, 2010 Functional neurobiology in minibrains: from flies to robots, and back again
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF/EMBO Symposium

October 18 - 23, 2010 Advanced analysis and informatics of microarray data
Hinxton, UK Further information
EMBO Practical Course
Suggested reading: Lab on a chip

October 25 - November 1, 2010 Solution scattering from biological macromolecules
Hamburg, Germany Further information
EMBO Practical Course

November 13 - 16, 2010 From functional genomics to systems biology
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
EMBO Conference Series
Suggested reading: Books on Genomics

November 14 - 17, 2010 RNA control of cell dynamics
Kibbutz Ein Gedi, Israel Further information
EMBO Workshop
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity

November 21 - 26, 2010 Molecular perspectives on protein-protein interactions
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF/EMBO Symposium

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Gordon Research Conferences 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:45:00 +0000

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January 10 - 15, 2010 Origin of Life
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

January 24 - 29, 2010 Protein Cofactors, Radicals and Quinones
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

January 24 - 29, 2010 Radiation Oncology: Translating Scientific Breakthroughs to the Radiation Oncology Patient
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

January 24 - 29, 2010 Sensory Transduction in Microorganisms
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

January 31 - Feb 5, 2010 Biology of Spirochetes
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and Pathogenesis

February 7 - 12, 2010 Glycolipid and Sphingolipid Biology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 7 - 12, 2010 Oxygen Radicals: Mechanisms That Underpin Redox Biology
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 7 - 12, 2010 Pineal Cell Biology: Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythmicity and Melatonin Action
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 13 - 14, 2010 Plasminogen Activation and Extracellular Proteolysis
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar Extracellular Proteases and Their Regulation: New Functions in Development and Disease

February 14 - 19, 2010 Myelin
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 14 - 19, 2010 Plasminogen Activation and Extracellular Proteolysis
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 21 - 26, 2010 Angiotensin: Molecular Basis for Action, Dysfunction and New Therapeutic Approaches
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

February 21 - 26, 2010 Plant-Herbivore Interaction
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology

March 7 - 12, 2010 Antibody Biology and Engineering: From Basic Mechanisms to Antibody-Based Therapeutics
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

March 7 - 12, 2010 Biology and Pathobiology of the Cornea: Advances in Cornea, Conjunctiva, Meibomian and Lacrimal Gland Research
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

March 7 - 12, 2010 Protein Transport Across Cell Membranes
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

March 13 - 19, 2010 Genes and Behavior
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

March 14 - 19, 2010 Fibroblast Growth Factors in Development and Disease
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

March 14 - 19, 2010 New Antibacterial Discovery and Development
Galveston, TX, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Microbiology and Antimicrobials

March 21 - 26, 2010 Biology of Acute Respiratory Infection
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

March 21 - 26, 2010 DNA Damage, Mutation and Cancer
Ventura, CA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

April 10 - 16, 2010 Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

April 17 - 18, 2010 Photosensory Receptors and Signal Transduction
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

April 18 - 23, 2010 Photosensory Receptors and Signal Transduction
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

April 25 - 30, 2010 Autophagy in Stress, Development and Disease
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

May 2 - 7, 2010 Proteolytic Enzymes and Their Inhibitors
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Proteolysis: The Most Important and Ubiquitous Post Translational Modification That Regulates Biology, Life and Death

May 16 - 21, 2010 Immunochemistry and Immunobiology
Les Diablerets, Switzerland Further information
Gordon Research Conference

May 16 - 21, 2010 Ligand Recognition and Molecular Gating
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

May 23 - 28, 2010 Visual System Development
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

May 30 - Jun 4, 2010 Chemotactic Cytokines
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

May 30 - Jun 4, 2010 Environmental Endocrine Disruptors
Les Diablerets, Switzerland Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 6 - 11, 2010 Cardiac Regulatory Mechanisms
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 6 - 11, 2010 Mammary Gland Biology
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 6 - 11, 2010 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
Hong Kong, China Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 6 - 11, 2010 Nox Family NADPH Oxidases: Towards Understanding Nox/Duox Function
Les Diablerets, Switzerland Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology

June 6 - 11, 2010 Phosphorylation and G-Protein Mediated Signaling Networks
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 12 - 13, 2010 Auditory System
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 12 - 13, 2010 Meiosis
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

June 12 - 18, 2010 Oceans and Human Health
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 13 - 18, 2010 Auditory System
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 13 - 18, 2010 Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology
Holderness, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Medical Mycology Books

June 13 - 18, 2010 Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 13 - 18, 2010 Meiosis
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 13 - 18, 2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Lymphatic Function and Disease
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 13 - 18, 2010 Salt and Water Stress in Plants
Les Diablerets, Switzerland Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology

June 19 - 25, 2010 Barriers of the CNS
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

June 20 - 25, 2010 Intermediate Filaments
Tilton, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 20 - 25, 2010 Lipoprotein Metabolism
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism in Health and Disease

June 20 - 25, 2010 Lysosomes and Endocytosis
Andover, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 26 - 27, 2010 Signal Transduction by Engineered Extracellular Matrices
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

June 27 - Jul 2, 2010 Bacterial Cell Surfaces
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis

June 27 - Jul 2, 2010 Cell Biology of the Neuron
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 27 - Jul 2, 2010 Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions
Newport, RI, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Parasitology Books

June 27 - Jul 2, 2010 Postharvest Physiology
Tilton, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

June 27 - Jul 2, 2010 Signal Transduction by Engineered Extracellular Matrices
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 4 - 9, 2010 Marine Microbes: From Genes to Global Cycles
Tilton, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books

July 10 - 16, 2010 Bioelectrochemistry
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

July 10 - 16, 2010 Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Molecular Mechanisms in Pathogenesis and Host-Microbe Interactions
Suggested reading: Microbial Toxins: Current Research and Future Trends

July 10 - 11, 2010 Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Partnerships That Led to Eukaryotic Life

July 10 - 16, 2010 Signaling by Adhesion Receptors: New Directions in Cell Adhesion and Signaling
Waterville, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 11 - 16, 2010 Drug Metabolism
Holderness, NH, USA Further information
After Forty Years of Inquiry: An Era of Engineered Enzymes and Individualized Drug Therapies

July 11 - 16, 2010 Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Introducing Unfoldome and Unfoldomics
Davidson, NC, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 11 - 16, 2010 Ion Channels
Tilton, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 11 - 16, 2010 Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Lucca (Barga), Italy Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 11 - 16, 2010 Proteoglycans
Andover, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 18 - 23, 2010 Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology
Lewiston, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 18 - 23, 2010 Enzymes, Coenzymes and Metabolic Pathways
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Mechanistic and Structural Characterization of Enzymes With Relevance to Biochemical Pathways and Novel Therapeutics

July 18 - 23, 2010 Metabolic Basis of Ecology
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Environmental Molecular Microbiology

July 18 - 23, 2010 Microbial Stress Response
South Hadley, MA, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 18 - 23, 2010 Plant Molecular Biology
Holderness, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology

July 18 - 23, 2010 The Biology of Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation
Newport, RI, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 18 - 23, 2010 Proprotein Processing, Trafficking and Secretion
New London, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 18 - 23, 2010 Transglutaminases in Human Disease Processes
Davidson, NC, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 24 - 30, 2010 Hemostasis
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar

July 25 - 30, 2010 Chromatin Structure and Function
Smithfield, RI, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 25 - 30, 2010 Lasers in Medicine and Biology
Holderness, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 25 - 30, 2010 Sensory Coding and the Natural Environment: Neurobiology and Behavior Under Rich Stimulation
Lewiston, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

July 25 - 30, 2010 Synaptic Transmission
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 1 - 6, 2010 Molecular Basis of Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism
Lewiston, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Molecular Microbiology

August 1 - 6, 2010 Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering
Andover, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 1 - 6, 2010 Mutagenesis
Waterville, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 1 - 6, 2010 Neurobiology of Cognition
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 8 - 13, 2010 Endothelial Cell Phenotypes in Health and Disease
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 8 - 13, 2010 Mechanisms of Epilepsy and Neuronal Synchronization
Waterville, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 8 - 13, 2010 Plant and Microbial Cytoskeleton
Andover, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology

August 15 - 20, 2010 Drug Carriers in Medicine and Biology
Waterville Valley, NH, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference

August 15 - 20, 2010 Membrane Transport Proteins
Biddeford, ME, USA Further information
Gordon Research Conference
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ASBMB Conferences 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

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April 24 - 28, 2010 ASBMB Annual Meeting
Anaheim, CA, USA Further information
Highlighting the scientific scope of the Society, the scientific program will be organized into three Thematic Groups, with scheduling of individual Thematic Programs arranged to enhance maximal participation of meeting attendees. The Thematic Programs have been developed to provide indepth coverage of specific topics within general areas, with the goal of appealing to biochemists and molecular biologists at all professional levels
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

September 30 - October 4, 2010 Transcriptional Regulation By Chromatin And Rna Polymerase II Program
Tahoe City, CA, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 14 - 17, 2010 Biochemistry And Cell Biology Of ESCRTs In Health And Disease
Snowbird, UT, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium. Structural and Mechanistic Analysis of ESCRTs, ESCRTs, MVB biogenesis, and cargo sorting, ESCRTs and HIV-1, ESCRTs, development, and cell division, ESCRTs, receptor downregulation, and cancer, ESCRTs in neurodegeneratio
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 21 - 24, 2010 Post Translational Modifications: Detection and Physiological Evaluation
Tahoe City, CA, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium. With the completion of the human genome and rapid progress in understanding the proteome, it is now clear that the next phase of molecular bioscience will by necessity largely focus on post-translational modifications (PTMs) and their regulation of protein functions. Currently, there are over four hundred known PTMs, and almost without exception, virtually all polypeptides are post-translationally modified. Given the relatively small numbers of genes and polypeptides in complex organisms, PTMs create the enormous and highly dynamic structural and functional diversity required to regulate essential cellular functions. In recent years, the technologies to quantitatively study PTMs at the molecular and structural level have developed rapidly, particularly in the area of mass spectrometry. This biannual meeting brings together leading experts in the study of a wide variety different PTMs to allow cross fertilization, presentation of the most exciting breakthroughs in the methodology and biological functions of PTMs, and to generate lively discussions of new concepts and approaches.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 29 - 31, 2010 Biochemistry of Membrane Traffic: Secretory and Endocytic pathways
Tahoe City, CA, USA Further information
ASBMB Special Symposium. Although more than 30% of human genes encode for proteins that traverse the secretory pathway, many mysteries remain about how proteins traverse this route. There is outstanding biochemistry being carried out with the goal of defining the precise molecular events that drive the transport of membrane proteins from one compartment to another in eukaryotic cells. We seek to bring together those interested in understanding how molecules drive the secretory and endocytic pathways, with focus on molecular mechanism, to share recent breakthroughs and discuss current controversies. This area of research is describing entirely new biochemical processes, and represents quantitative molecular analysis of three dimensional, cellular events.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 22 - 25, 2010 Systems Biology for Biochemists
Tahoe City, CA, USA Further information
An ASBMB Sponsored Special Symposium
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

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10th International Conference in Systems Biology (ICSB)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:37:00 +0000

October 10 - 15, 2010 10th International Conference in Systems Biology (ICSB)

Edinburgh, UK Further information

A catalyst for international collaboration in Systems Biology

Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

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June 20 - 27, 2010 International Conference on Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation and Structure\Systems Biology (BGRS\SB-2010)

Novosibirsk, Russia Further information

Hosted by The Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The results of the most recent research in these fields will be presented. The Conference program will include plenary papers, session papers and round tables.

Suggested reading: Bioinformatics Books

ABC Conference

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:45:00 +0000

February 27 - March 5, 2010 ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Proteins: From Multidrug Resistance to Genetic Diseases
Innsbruck, Austria Further information
3rd FEBS Special Meeting on ABC Proteins - ABC2010
ABC2010 will cover all basic and applied aspects of ABC proteins, both in normal and cancer cells, as well as their important roles in genetic diseases as well as drug resistance phenomena in cancer or microbial systems. Leading scientists from all over the world and representatives of major pharmaceutical companies will present and discuss latest news on ABC proteins operating in bacteria, fungi, plants, parasites and humans. We were able to commit numerous leading experts to participate, with many new faces attending as plenary speakers.
Suggested reading: ABC Transporters in Microorganisms

Lorne Genome Conference

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:38:00 +0000

February 14 - 16, 2010 31st Lorne Genome Conference on the Organization and Expression of the Genome

Lorne, Australia Further information

The annual Lorne Genome Conference on the organization and expression of the human genome

Suggested reading: Genomics Books

First International Symposium on Structural Systems Biology

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:39:00 +0000

September 24 - 25, 2009 First International Symposium on Structural Systems Biology
Hamburg, Germany Further information
Leading scientists will address current and future developments in structural systems biology. Speakers include Prof. Dr. Martin Aepfelbacher, Department of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, Hamburg (Germany); Prof. Dr. Dirk Heinz, Helmholtz Center for Infection Research, Braunschweig (Germany); Dr. Heinrich Hohenberg, Heinrich-Pette-Institute for Experimental Virology and Immunology, Hamburg (Germany).

Suggested reading: Lab-on-a-Chip

National Symposium on Frontiers in Biotechnology

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:37:00 +0000

July 22 - 24, 2009 National Symposium on Frontiers in Biotechnology (NSFB 2009)
Bharathiar University, India Further information
The Symposium aims to provide an arena to meet futuristic opportunities in significance. A range of technical sessions, oral presentations and poster presentations.

Suggested reading: Lab-on-a-Chip

Epigenetics 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:50:00 +0000

December 1 - 4, 2009 Epigenetics 2009. Annual Scientific Conference

Melbourne, Australia Further information
The third in a series of highly successful epigenetics conferences that have been Australia-based but international in quality, this conference has 13 international and 5 Australian speakers covering topics including cancer, stem cells, imprinting, non-coding RNA, development, complex disease and nuclear architecture, in a wide variety of organisms. International delegates welcome.

Suggested reading: Epigenetics

Conference update: Structural Systems Biology

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:38:00 +0000

September 24 - 25, 2009 First International Symposium on Structural Systems Biology
Hamburg, Germany
Further information at Molecular Biology Conferences

Leading scientists in the fields of X-ray crystallography, NMR, electron microscopy and imaging, bio-Raman spectroscopy, cellular and molecular biology as well as bioinformatics will address current and future developments in structural systems biology. Topics include: Present and future challenges in systems biology; Key technologies and applications I und II; Computational structural systems biology; Biological systems I and II; Panel discussion; System biology of host-pathogen interactions.

Conference update

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:04:00 +0000

September 20 - 23, 2009 61st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM)
Georg-August-University, Goettingen, Germany
Further information: Microbiology Conference
A platform for profound discussions on current topics of medical microbiology, immunology, virology, parasitology and hygiene.

Conference update

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:02:00 +0000

September 11 - 13, 2009 Human Genome Variation and Complex Genome Analysis (HGV2009)
Sokos Hotel Viru, Tallinn, Estonia
Further information: Molecular Biology Conference
Topics to be covered include methods/strategies for utilisation of different types of DNA variation (e.g., SNPs and copy number variations-CNVs), functional genomics applications, population genetics, bioinformatics, databases, algorithm development, personal genome sequencing, The 1000 Genomes Project, and the study of human disease.

September 20 - 23, 2009 61st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM)
Georg-August-University, Goettingen, Germany
Further information: Microbiology Conference
A platform for profound discussions on current topics of medical microbiology, immunology, virology, parasitology and hygiene.

Molecular Biology Conference 2010

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:58:00 +0000

February 26 - 27, 2010 5th Annual Biomarkers Congress
Manchester, UK Further information
The event explores core topics such as integration of applications and enabling technologies, molecular diagnostics and assay development, imaging in preclinical and clinical development, and biomarker discovery.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

New molecular biology conferences for 2009

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:55:00 +0000

The following conferences have been added to our list of molecular biology conferences for 2009:

April 29 - 30, 2009 Drug Development Summit
One America Square, London, UK Further information
The event explores core topics, such as Toxicology and Safety Biomarkers, Screening and Enabling Technologies, Partnership and Outsourcing Strategies, Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics, ADME, Data Management and Clinical Operations.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

June 15 - 16, 2009 10th Annual Drug Discovery Leaders Summit
Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland Further information
The event explores core topics such as R&D strategies and systems biology, assay development and screening techniques, pharma/biotech alliances, collaborations and outsourcing, biomarkers and translational medicine, insilico approaches and drug design and targets.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

June 15 - 16, 2009 7th Pharmaceutical Technology IT Summit
Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland Further information
The event explores core topics such as Informatics Integration, Decision Support, Data and Information Management, IT Infrastructure, Data and Text Mining, In Silico Modelling, Knowledge Representation, Semantic Technologies and Open Source Management.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 29 - 30, 2009 2nd Annual Proteins Congress
Berlin, Germany Further information
Dedicated to key technological and scientific trends in proteins engineering, expression and production in the biopharma, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

October 29 - 30, 2009 GPCR Congress
Berlin, Germany Further information
G-protein coupled receptors are a target class to therapeutic intervention via small-molecule drugs. GPCRs represent 25% of the total pharmaceutically-addressed drug targets today and therefore are the most-druggable target family. This conference explores effective strategies, technologies and applications of GPCR in accelerating drug targeting, discovery and early development.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books

November 16 - 18, 2009 qPCR Congress
London, UK Further information
The advancement of real-time or quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) extends the usefulness of PCR technology. This conference explores effective strategies, technologies and applications of qPCR in accelerating drug discovery and development of clinical diagnostics.
Suggested reading: qPCR Books

November 19 - 21, 2009 BIT's 2nd Annual Congress and Expo of Molecular Diagnostics (CEMD-2009)
Dalian, China Further information
Topics concerning the current advancements in molecular diagnostics research and product development.
Suggested reading: PCR and Molecular Diagnostics Books

Pharmacogenetics

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:27:00 +0000

Minerva School on Pharmacogenetics: Improving the safety and efficacy of medicines

Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel June 21 - 24, 2009 ... more conferences

Pharmacogenetics offers a potential for improved healthcare through safer and more effective medicines and personalized drug and dosage choices. This Minerva School will offer students an updated look on current knowledge on pharmacogenetics, as well as on current obstacles and challenges which delay the clinical uptake of pharmacogenetics.

Confirmed Speakers:
Shlomo Almog, Sheba Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Dan Berkowitz, MIGAL, Israel
Juliane Bolbrinker, Charite University Medicine, Berlin , Germany
Jurgen Brockmoller, University of Gottingen, Germany
Ingolf Cascorbi, University Kiel, Germany
Uwe Fuhr, University of Cologne, Germany
David Goldstein, Duke University, NC, USA
David Gurwitz, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Hilel Halkin, Sheba Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Shai Izraeli, Sheba Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University, Israel
David Karasik, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Julia Kirchheiner, University of Ulm, Germany
Klaus Lindpaintner, Roche Diagnostics, Geneva, Switzerland
Ariel Miller, Technion, Israel
Catherine Payne, Manchester University, UK
Gideon Rechavi, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Amnon Shabo, IBM labs, Haifa, Israel
Noam Shomron, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Timothy Spector, King's college London, UK
Matthias Schwab, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Andre Uitterlinden, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Recommended reading: Molecular biology books

Biomedical Ontology

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:59:00 +0000

July 23 - 26, 2009 International Conference on Biomedical Ontology
Buffalo, NY, USA
International conference on all aspects of biomedical ontology including ontologies for chemistry and molecular biology, ontologies for cell biology, ontologies and standards in biomedical research. Further information

More conferences: Molecular Biology Conferences

The EMBO Meeting 2009

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:43:00 +0000

August 29 - September 1, 2009 The EMBO Meeting 2009
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Further information

The EMBO Meeting, an annual conference aiming to advance the life sciences through programmes reflecting the concepts and high-resolution approaches of modern biological research. Topics include: stem cell research, signalling pathways, chromosome dynamics, maintenance and evolution. Poster sessions and workshops will cover adhesion, polarity, signal transduction, membrane traffic, the mechanisms of modification, repair and regulated expression of the genome. Additional workshops will discuss cell death, nanobiology and functional and evolutionary genomics ... more conferences

Plant Genomics

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:52:00 +0000

July 5 - 8, 2009 Plant Genomics and Beyond
Evry, France Further information

"Plant Genomics and Beyond" will bring together world leaders, scientists and students interested in plant genomics. The conference will bridge basic scientific issues such as evolution, cell signaling, transcription, proteomics and post-translational controls, to very applied topics that form the basis of modern agriculture, including domestication, polyploidization and heterosis. An outlook into future concepts of plant genomics will be given by discussing advanced concepts of systems biology, comparative genomics and bioinformatics.

Suggested reading: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

Conference alert: Epigenetics

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:06:00 +0000

May 13 - 17, 2009 Chromatin and Epigenetics
Heidelberg, Germany Further information

EMBO Conference on Chromatin and Epigenetics

Suggested reading: Epigenetics