Please join Keystone Symposia in Singapore for "Developmental Origins and Epigenesis in Human Health and Disease"
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In collaboration with Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
A three-day conference at Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
April 26-30, 2010
Scientific Organizers: Judith Swain, Peter D. Gluckman,
Michael Meaney and Anne Ferguson-Smith
Abstract & Scholarship Application Deadline: December 28, 2009
Early Registration Deadline: February 26, 2010
Developmental plasticity results from the interplay of fetal environment and genetic factors.
There is considerable data to indicate that these interactions play an important role in the susceptibility of the individual to the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and to the cognitive capacity of that individual. Evidence suggests that gene/environment interactions may result in epigenetic changes that not only indicate susceptibility to chronic disease, but may play a causative role in the processes. This symposium is designed to explore experimental models of development, to understand the role of epigenetics in regulating important signaling pathways and to examine the relationship of the fetal environment to normal development and the susceptibility to chronic disease.
The program sessions are as follows:
Monday, April 26
Keynote Address: Adrian P. Bird, University of Edinburgh, UK - "Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression in Human Disease"
Tuesday, April 27
1) Mechanisms of Developmental Plasticity
2) Phenotypic Plasticity in Evolution
Wednesday, April 28
1) Developmental Influences in Chronic Disease
Thursday, April 29
1) Environmental Regulation of Neural Tissue Differentiation
2) Environmental Factors and Developmental Plasticity
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Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, February 21 - 24, 2010
Friday, November 13, 2009 8th ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
The Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended! Pre-Registration is now open!
Dear Colleagues, The American Society for Microbiology has extended the abstract submission deadline for the 8th Annual ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting to next Friday, November 20. Abstracts submitted for the meeting will be considered for oral and poster presentation.
Please visit http://www.asmbiodefense.org for details on abstract submission.
Pre-registration for the 8th Annual ASM Biodefense Meeting is NOW open. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together individuals carrying out research to defend against the growing threat of bioterrorism as well as decision-makers shaping the future biodefense research agenda. Preliminary Program information has been posted on the Schedule-At-A-Glance for your convenience. The meeting will be held in Baltimore, MD, February 21-24, 2010.
Review the Focus Sessions, Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Symposia, and Q&A Sessions. Dr. Eva Harris , from the University of California School of Public Health, Berkeley, California has accepted our invitation to give the Keynote Address.
We look forward to receiving your Biodefense abstract submissions and seeing you in Baltimore, MD. Theresa M. Koehler, Ph.D. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting Co-Chair Connie S. Schmaljohn, Ph.D. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting Co-Chair Submit your abstract and register at www.asmbiodefense.org
Questions?
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