Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: 2nd World Congress on Bioinformatics & System Biology
The conference will be organized around the Theme ‘Exploring Innovative Technologies in Bioinformatics Field’. Our goal is to deliver an outstanding program which covers the entire spectrum of research & innovations in Bioinformatics and share the cross-cultural experiences of various Research procedures. Bioinformatics 2018 is an annual meeting of Research organizations as well as committees to discuss the future of the new research in terms of collaboration, structures and organizational development.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: The Molecular Stratagem of Glioblastoma
Glioblastomas (GBMs) remain one of the more aggressive cancers, with no change in standard of care for almost 20 years and median lifespan from time of diagnosis to death of about 15 months. This bleak outcome has stimulated ongoing efforts to reveal new insights into tumor components and to develop new strategies for keeping this tumor at bay. This Advanced Course will focus on recent technologies and findings that provide new ways of understanding and potentially treating this tumor.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Plant Genomes & Biotechnology: From Genes to Networks to be held on 11/29/17 - 12/2/17.
Free Pre-Meeting Half-day workshop on Bioinformatics Tools for Plant Genomics (Wednesday November 29th; 12-5pm): A half-day workshop will be sponsored by the Gramene (NSF #1127112) and CyVerse (NSF # 1265383) projects, and will cover public bioinformatics tools and resources in support of reference genome assemblies, automated prediction and community curation of gene annotations, and data submission of RNA-seq and other omics data to public repositories such as Track Hub. Lunch and coffee will be included. See more information and registration (limit 30) here.
We are pleased to announce the tenth Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory meeting, Plant Genomes & Biotechnology, which will begin on the evening of Wednesday, November 29, 2017, and end after lunch on Saturday, December 2. Abstracts should contain new and unpublished material. Selection of material for oral and poster presentation will be made by the organizers and individual session chairs.
Topics:
- Biodiversity/Environmental Adaptation
- Biotic/Abiotic Stress Signaling
- Complex Traits/Synthetic Biology/Biotechnology
- Crop Genomics/Improvement
- Developmental Networks/Modeling
- Genetics/Epigenetics/Genome Biology
- Tool Development/New Frontiers
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Advances in Prenatal Molecular Diagnostics 2017 to be held on 11/28/17 - 11/29/17.
Cell-free DNA-based screening and the potential for cell-based screening has upended the field of prenatal testing. While cell-free tests are being used more and more in the clinic, cell-based tests are still on the cusp of commercialization. With both types of tests still in need of improvements in order to truly replace invasive tests, the near-term challenge is determining where the field heads once both options are viable. This meeting will discuss updated comparisons and examine the implementation, insurance, and clinical challenges associated with each test.
Furthermore, with advances in DNA amplification and sequencing comes greater opportunity to garner more information. Much discussion needs to take place in regards to the role of preconception counseling, expanded carrier screening, whole genome versus whole exome sequencing, and the effect these and any prenatal testing may have on the decision to continue a pregnancy or perform fetal therapy.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Immunogenicity & Bioassay Summit 2017 to be held on 10/23/17 - 10/26/17.
Following 8 successful years, the Immunogenicity and Bioassay Summit is expanding to include SIX short courses, TWO training seminars, AND a one-day immersive symposium in addition to our THREE conference tracks. These events provide an invaluable opportunity to learn how the experts manage the challenges of Immunogenicity Assessment, Prediction and Risk Mitigation, as well as Bioanalytical and Bioassay Development. Once again, attendees will hear from the regulatory authorities and be able to discuss their challenges with them. NEW this year is a focus on Bioassays for Immuno-Oncology, Immunology for Scientists in Biotherapeutic Discovery and Development, and an Introduction to Design of Experiments. The 2017 summit features:
- 250+ Global Attendees
- 75 Scientific Presentations & Case Studies, including FDA
- Exhibit & Poster Hall
- Track-hopping allowed for concurrent conferences
- Panel Discussions
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Workshop on Phenotyping Mouse Models of Human Lung Disease to be held on 10/09/17 - 10/13/17.
This is a unique didactic/hands-on workshop that provides a comprehensive overview of respiratory biology and, in particular, the use of mice as model systems of human lung diseases. The objectives of the workshop include reviews of basic lung biology, structure-function issues surrounding respiratory mechanics, immune responses linked with the pulmonary compartments as well as the lung microenvironment, and the techniques/strategies for reproducible measurements of lung function in mice. Laboratory-based exercises will provide participants with hands-on experience measuring airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), lung volumes and pressure-volume (PV) curves, lung morphometry, sampling techniques and mouse lung histopathology. In addition, the course will review basic mouse genetics, housing and breeding strategies, and survival surgical techniques. The course faculty is comprised of prominent members of the research community who are supported by a core group of research scientists providing insights into cutting edge technologies and experimental strategies.
Part of this workshop includes pathology sessions. If you have any FIXED slides you would like to have analyzed by the workshop pathologist, please bring them with you. Additionally, if you have any interesting FIXED slides you would like to share with the group, please bring these as well. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT BRING FRESH TISSUE TO THE JACKSON LABORATORY!
Participants completing this workshop will have a working knowledge of basic pulmonary biology and the pathophysiology/histopathology accompanying lung diseases. More importantly, participants will gain the needed exposure to laboratory-based techniques for quantifying pulmonary structure, immunobiology, and lung function – all key endpoint metrics needed to utilize mice as model systems of human respiratory diseases.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Festival of Genomics Boston to be held on 10/03/17-10/04/17.
Since 2003, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® has convened a series of annual workshops focused on high-resolution CT imaging data for lung cancer, COPD and cardiovascular disease. The workshop provides a forum to exchange ideas on quantitative CT imaging for early disease management, as well as on policy and advocacy for responsible lung cancer, COPD and cardiovascular screening. The workshop emphasizes quality and consistency in screening.
As our Flagship event, The Festival of Genomics Boston provides a unique opportunity to meet with the whole of the genomics community, in an environment carefully constructed to facilitated networking, learning and business growth.
Features:
Horizon Stages 1 & 2
Broaden your view with our series of 20 minute keynotes from those doing the most essential work in the field. Sessions have been curated around 4 themes; Personalizing Medicine, Enabling Data, Precision Therapeutics and Research & Development.
Prism Stage
See the light as we break the big themes down in these panel style sessions. Complex issues are channelled through the multiple perspectives and experiences of our panellists to help you illuminate the path forward.
In the Loop
Dive into the conversation with leaders in the field and fellow festival goers. This new forum leverages the undeniable wisdom of the Festival crowd to help you join the dots on critical issues. Places are limited for these, check back for more information.
Live Lounge
Pull up a beanbag and tune into bite sized insights from patients and clinicians, product demonstrations by leading solution providers, rare disease film screenings & a genomics play.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: 16th Annual Workshop on the Pathology of Mouse Models for Human Disease to be held on 10/02/17-10/08/17.
This workshop provides a week of intensive training sessions in pathology and histopathology as well as didactic sessions in which particular disease areas and models will be discussed. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with a group of prominent mouse pathologists and geneticists from leading research institutions.
Topics and models to be covered include: nomenclature, basic mouse genetics, concepts of mouse model generation, approaches to working up mutant mice, role of pathologists at research institutions, systemic, hematopoietic, mammary, gynecologic, cutaneous, infectious and immune system pathology, embryology and cancer models.
Minimum qualification of M.D. or D.V.M. (or equivalent) is required.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: Epigenetics Boot Camp to be held on 8/21/17 - 8/22/17
This two-day intensive boot camp integrates the principle concepts of epigenetics and the effects of risk factors on the epigenome as we step through the key components of designing and executing DNA methylation studies. Led by a team of scientists with more than 31 years of combined expertise in the field of environmental epigenetics, the workshop will integrate seminar lectures with hands-on computer sessions to put concepts into practice. Emphasis will be given to leveraging existing resources from ongoing studies and initiating new investigations. The afternoon lab sessions will provide an opportunity to work hands-on with real methylation data generated by the Illumina Infinium MethylationEPIC (850k) BeadChip platform. Participants will learn and practice data handling, cleaning, and basic analysis of epigenome-wide DNA methylation data.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar with the following topics:
- Principles of epigenetics
- Concept ideation and study design
- Sample collection and processing
- Laboratory methods and platforms for analysis
- Data handling and cleaning
- Data analysis
- Study design advantages and pitfalls
- Emerging epigenetic topics and laboratory platforms
Investigators at all career stages are welcome to attend, and we particularly encourage trainees and early-stage investigators to participate.
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Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following: NYU Nature Conference on Neurogenetics to be held on 8/9/17 - 8/11/17
The application of genetic and genomic approaches to neuroscientific questions is poised to rapidly advance our understanding of how genes influence brain function and disease risk. Recent technological developments in genetics now allow the large scale cataloguing of genetic variation, from common and rare single nucleotide changes to non-coding, regulatory mutations, and how these are related to health and disease. In neuroscience, new tools for monitoring and manipulating neuronal activity, circumscribed circuits and specific cell types allow interrogating the mechanisms of perception, cognition and action. Despite advances on both fronts, there still remains a significant gap between genetics and neuroscience, limiting the potential for this exciting and important area of research to provide new neurobiological insights. The goal of this Nature Conference is to bridge the gap between neuroscientists and geneticists and provide a forum for discussing recent advances and innovative strategies for future research in neurogenetics. The conference will cover the breadth of neurogenetics—from genome-wide association studies for complex psychiatric disorders to mechanistic investigations of genes underlying behavioral traits in model organisms. We hope that this conference will be the first of many and will facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at developing a more integrated understanding of how genes influence behavior, neuronal development and neurological disease.
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